Mr Old Man PARTIAL SHIPMENTS UNDER SUB-ARTICLE 31 (B) QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, LC does not allow partial shipments. Documents were presented to the issuing bank in two separate covering schedules. The first set reached the issuing bank’s counter on 5 O… Read More
Articles POTENTIAL FRAUD IN SCRAP METAL TRADE: A RISKY DEAL? QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, My name is Th., and I am currently living and working in Ho Chi Minh City. At the moment, I am working on several projects related to international payments. However, to be … Read More
IS THE NOMINATED BANK REQUIRED TO VERIFY WHETHER THE BENEFICIARY HAS AUTHORIZED THE PRESENTING BANK TO PRESENT THE DOCUMENTS?
CAN THE ISUING BANK CITE “LATE PRESENTATION” AS A DISCREPANCY SOLELY BASED ON THE DATE OF THE COVER LETTER?
BIIL OF LADING STATES ONLY ONE OF THE ORIGINALS IS SIGNED 5 Mar 2025 QUESTION Hi, The bill of lading states that only one of the originals is signed (see attached). Is the discrepancy valid? Best regards, B. Attached: —– ANSWER Hi, I find that the statement itself seems to be conflicting. Unsigned bills of lading are not considered originals. Therefore, if the LC requires 3/3 original bills of lading, presenting only one signed …
WHY INSURANCE DOCUMENT MUST BE ENDORSED IN BLANK 4 Mar 2025 QUESTION Dear Sir I read a lot of your information on your website and learnt a lot through it. I am Arihant Sethia from India working in company called Swastik Interchem pvt ltd and recently we had exported some material to Nepal. In the letter of credit in section, 46A-subsection 6 we were asked to issue negotiable insurance or certificate …
VIETCOMBANK ĐÀ NẴNG – DẤU ẤN LỊCH SỬ ĐẶC BIỆT 3 Mar 2025 Ngày 01/03/2025, tôi vinh dự là một trong những khách mời của talk show “Giao lưu các thế hệ Vietcombank Đà Nẵng – Một thời & Tiếp nối”, sự kiện nằm trong chuỗi hoạt động do Vietcombank Đà Nẵng tổ chức nhằm hướng tới kỷ niệm 50 năm thành lập (30/4/1975 – 30/4/2025). Trong chương trình, tôi đã chia sẻ …
MR. OLD MAN FIRST CHAT WITH CHAT GPT 2 Mar 2025 MR. OLD MAN LẦN ĐẦU LÀM CHUYỆN ẤY VỚI CHAT GPT Tối nay Mr. Old Man có cuộc trò chuyện bằng tiếng Anh với Chat GPT và vô cùng bất ngờ với phản ứng cực nhanh và chính xác của anh bạn siêu thông thái trong mọi lãnh vực này. Mở đầu câu chuyện Mr. Old Man đề nghị Chat GPT …
MONKEY MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE 2025 UPDATE: MỘT MÌNH MỘT NGỰA 28 Feb 2025 Trong tháng 1/2025 tham gia thách thức Monkey Mountain Challenge 2025 có ít nhất 2 cua rơ, một nam một nữ, bám rất sít sao từng mét leo núi, dường như họ ngầm cạnh tranh nhau. Tuy nhiên, bước sang nửa sau của tháng 2 không biết vì lý do gì mà nam cua rơ tam dừng lại một tuần …
LC STATES TRANSSHIPMENT ALLOWED WHEREAS INSURANCE POLICY SHOWS TRANSSHIPMENT NOT ALLOWED 26 Feb 2025 QUESTION + LC states: Transshipments allowed + Insurance policy presented indicates: Transshipment not allowed The issuing refused the documents citing the discrepancy “Insurance policy indicates “transshipment not allowed”, which conflicts with LC”. The presenting bank rejected the discrepancy arguing: “The LC allows transshipment; however, the shipper uses direct service from Cai Mep Port, Vietnam, to Busan, South Korea, without transshipment. …
POTENTIAL FRAUD IN SCRAP METAL TRADE: A RISKY DEAL? QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, My name is Th., and I am currently living and working in Ho Chi Minh City. At the moment, I am working on several projects related to international payments. However, to be honest, I know nothing about this field because my background is in construction. I have been struggling quite a bit with international trade … Read More
INVOICE NOT CERTIFYING WHAT HAS NOT BEEN SHIPPED QUESTION Dear Sir, LC allows both AIR and SEA shipment. Amount: USD 100,000 Shipment by AIR: USD 40,000 Shipment by SEA: USD 60,000 43P: Partial Shipments: ALLOWED 43T: Transshipments: ALLOWED LC Clause states “INVOICE MUST CERTIFY THAT THE MERCHANDISE ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROFORMA INVOICE NO. XXX DATE XXX FOR USD 40,000.00 AND PROFORMA INVOICE NO. YYY DATED YYY FOR … Read More
WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF EXCLUSION OF UCP 600 SUB-ARTICLE 12b? QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, I hope my email finds you doing well I would ask you if the issuing bank wish to exclude article 12 b by credit what is the impact and scenario in this case. Thanks for your reply in advance Regards Firas —- ANSWER Hi, UCP 600 Sub-article 12(b) states that when an issuing bank nominates … Read More
IS THE NOMINATED BANK REQUIRED TO VERIFY WHETHER THE BENEFICIARY HAS AUTHORIZED THE PRESENTING BANK TO PRESENT THE DOCUMENTS? QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, I hope you’re doing well. Could you please help clarify the following questions regarding the LC collection procedure between the beneficiary and the presenting bank? Is the beneficiary required to complete any authorization process with the presenting bank when instructing them to forward documents to the issuing bank for payment or to the nominated bank … Read More
CAN THE ISUING BANK CITE “LATE PRESENTATION” AS A DISCREPANCY SOLELY BASED ON THE DATE OF THE COVER LETTER? QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, We would appreciate your guidance on the following matter: The L/C requires documents to be presented within 15 days after the Bill of Lading date, but the last permitted date for presentation falls on a Sunday. The negotiating bank’s cover letter, which certifies compliance with the L/C terms, is dated on the following Monday. Would … Read More
RETURN OF DOCUMENTS (rev) QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, We seek your advice regarding a case involving document discrepancies. As the issuing bank, we have received a set of documents in which all originals of the insurance certificates are not endorsed in blank as required. The applicant has informed us that the beneficiary has agreed to replace these discrepant insurance certificates and has requested … Read More
TRẢI NGHIỆM XE BUS ĐÀ NẴNG-HỘI AN & TIẾNG MỸ BỒI Lần đầu tiên, Mr. Old Man đi xe bus từ Đà Nẵng đến Hội An và ngược lại, mang theo chiếc xe đạp gấp 3 Sixty. Đó một trải nghiệm thú vị và đáng nhớ: Mr. Old Man đạp xe ra trạm xe bus gần nhà và chờ ở đó chừng 20 phút là lên xe bus, suốt hành trình … Read More
UNDERSTANDING SERVICES LETTER OF CREDIT (LC) QUESTION Dear Sir, Could you help me understand the concept of a Services Letter of Credit? I would also appreciate it if you could provide a draft of a Services LC. Looking forward to your assistance. Best regards, Jawad Askari Bank Pakistan —– ANSWER Hi, A Services Letter of Credit (LC) is issued to guarantee payment for services rendered … Read More
CAN A BANK ISSUE AN LC FOR AN AMOUNT LESS THAN THE PROFORMA INVOICE? QUESTION Dear Sir, This is Jawad from Askari Bank, Pakistan. I would like to confirm whether a bank can issue a Letter of Credit (LC) for an amount lower than the proforma invoice amount. For example, if the proforma invoice amount is USD 100, can the applicant request an LC for only USD 45? Additionally, if the applicant later requests … Read More
ĂN THEO BILL GATES KHÔNG DỄ Một năm trước, nhân dịp Bill Gates cùng bạn gái Paula Hurd nghỉ dưỡng ở Đà Nẵng, Mr. Old Man đã viết bài “Ăn theo Bill Gates.” Thời điểm đó, truyền thông Việt Nam rầm rộ đưa tin rằng chuyến đi của vị tỷ phú này sẽ truyền cảm hứng du lịch cho nhiều người và góp phần nâng cao … Read More
Articles POTENTIAL FRAUD IN SCRAP METAL TRADE: A RISKY DEAL? QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, My name is Th., and I am currently living and working in Ho Chi Minh City. At the moment, I am working on several projects related to international payments. However, to be … Read More
IS THE NOMINATED BANK REQUIRED TO VERIFY WHETHER THE BENEFICIARY HAS AUTHORIZED THE PRESENTING BANK TO PRESENT THE DOCUMENTS?
CAN THE ISUING BANK CITE “LATE PRESENTATION” AS A DISCREPANCY SOLELY BASED ON THE DATE OF THE COVER LETTER?
Articles POTENTIAL FRAUD IN SCRAP METAL TRADE: A RISKY DEAL? QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, My name is Th., and I am currently living and working in Ho Chi Minh City. At the moment, I am working on several projects related to international payments. However, to be … Read More
IS THE NOMINATED BANK REQUIRED TO VERIFY WHETHER THE BENEFICIARY HAS AUTHORIZED THE PRESENTING BANK TO PRESENT THE DOCUMENTS?
CAN THE ISUING BANK CITE “LATE PRESENTATION” AS A DISCREPANCY SOLELY BASED ON THE DATE OF THE COVER LETTER?
POTENTIAL FRAUD IN SCRAP METAL TRADE: A RISKY DEAL? QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, My name is Th., and I am currently living and working in Ho Chi Minh City. At the moment, I am working on several projects related to international payments. However, to be honest, I know nothing about this field because my background is in construction. I have been struggling quite a bit with international trade … Read More
INVOICE NOT CERTIFYING WHAT HAS NOT BEEN SHIPPED QUESTION Dear Sir, LC allows both AIR and SEA shipment. Amount: USD 100,000 Shipment by AIR: USD 40,000 Shipment by SEA: USD 60,000 43P: Partial Shipments: ALLOWED 43T: Transshipments: ALLOWED LC Clause states “INVOICE MUST CERTIFY THAT THE MERCHANDISE ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROFORMA INVOICE NO. XXX DATE XXX FOR USD 40,000.00 AND PROFORMA INVOICE NO. YYY DATED YYY FOR … Read More
WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF EXCLUSION OF UCP 600 SUB-ARTICLE 12b? QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, I hope my email finds you doing well I would ask you if the issuing bank wish to exclude article 12 b by credit what is the impact and scenario in this case. Thanks for your reply in advance Regards Firas —- ANSWER Hi, UCP 600 Sub-article 12(b) states that when an issuing bank nominates … Read More
IS THE NOMINATED BANK REQUIRED TO VERIFY WHETHER THE BENEFICIARY HAS AUTHORIZED THE PRESENTING BANK TO PRESENT THE DOCUMENTS? QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, I hope you’re doing well. Could you please help clarify the following questions regarding the LC collection procedure between the beneficiary and the presenting bank? Is the beneficiary required to complete any authorization process with the presenting bank when instructing them to forward documents to the issuing bank for payment or to the nominated bank … Read More
CAN THE ISUING BANK CITE “LATE PRESENTATION” AS A DISCREPANCY SOLELY BASED ON THE DATE OF THE COVER LETTER? QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, We would appreciate your guidance on the following matter: The L/C requires documents to be presented within 15 days after the Bill of Lading date, but the last permitted date for presentation falls on a Sunday. The negotiating bank’s cover letter, which certifies compliance with the L/C terms, is dated on the following Monday. Would … Read More
RETURN OF DOCUMENTS (rev) QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, We seek your advice regarding a case involving document discrepancies. As the issuing bank, we have received a set of documents in which all originals of the insurance certificates are not endorsed in blank as required. The applicant has informed us that the beneficiary has agreed to replace these discrepant insurance certificates and has requested … Read More
TRẢI NGHIỆM XE BUS ĐÀ NẴNG-HỘI AN & TIẾNG MỸ BỒI Lần đầu tiên, Mr. Old Man đi xe bus từ Đà Nẵng đến Hội An và ngược lại, mang theo chiếc xe đạp gấp 3 Sixty. Đó một trải nghiệm thú vị và đáng nhớ: Mr. Old Man đạp xe ra trạm xe bus gần nhà và chờ ở đó chừng 20 phút là lên xe bus, suốt hành trình … Read More
UNDERSTANDING SERVICES LETTER OF CREDIT (LC) QUESTION Dear Sir, Could you help me understand the concept of a Services Letter of Credit? I would also appreciate it if you could provide a draft of a Services LC. Looking forward to your assistance. Best regards, Jawad Askari Bank Pakistan —– ANSWER Hi, A Services Letter of Credit (LC) is issued to guarantee payment for services rendered … Read More
CAN A BANK ISSUE AN LC FOR AN AMOUNT LESS THAN THE PROFORMA INVOICE? QUESTION Dear Sir, This is Jawad from Askari Bank, Pakistan. I would like to confirm whether a bank can issue a Letter of Credit (LC) for an amount lower than the proforma invoice amount. For example, if the proforma invoice amount is USD 100, can the applicant request an LC for only USD 45? Additionally, if the applicant later requests … Read More
ĂN THEO BILL GATES KHÔNG DỄ Một năm trước, nhân dịp Bill Gates cùng bạn gái Paula Hurd nghỉ dưỡng ở Đà Nẵng, Mr. Old Man đã viết bài “Ăn theo Bill Gates.” Thời điểm đó, truyền thông Việt Nam rầm rộ đưa tin rằng chuyến đi của vị tỷ phú này sẽ truyền cảm hứng du lịch cho nhiều người và góp phần nâng cao … Read More
Articles POTENTIAL FRAUD IN SCRAP METAL TRADE: A RISKY DEAL? QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, My name is Th., and I am currently living and working in Ho Chi Minh City. At the moment, I am working on several projects related to international payments. However, to be … Read More
IS THE NOMINATED BANK REQUIRED TO VERIFY WHETHER THE BENEFICIARY HAS AUTHORIZED THE PRESENTING BANK TO PRESENT THE DOCUMENTS?
CAN THE ISUING BANK CITE “LATE PRESENTATION” AS A DISCREPANCY SOLELY BASED ON THE DATE OF THE COVER LETTER?
Articles POTENTIAL FRAUD IN SCRAP METAL TRADE: A RISKY DEAL? QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, My name is Th., and I am currently living and working in Ho Chi Minh City. At the moment, I am working on several projects related to international payments. However, to be … Read More
IS THE NOMINATED BANK REQUIRED TO VERIFY WHETHER THE BENEFICIARY HAS AUTHORIZED THE PRESENTING BANK TO PRESENT THE DOCUMENTS?
CAN THE ISUING BANK CITE “LATE PRESENTATION” AS A DISCREPANCY SOLELY BASED ON THE DATE OF THE COVER LETTER?
Articles POTENTIAL FRAUD IN SCRAP METAL TRADE: A RISKY DEAL? QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, My name is Th., and I am currently living and working in Ho Chi Minh City. At the moment, I am working on several projects related to international payments. However, to be … Read More
IS THE NOMINATED BANK REQUIRED TO VERIFY WHETHER THE BENEFICIARY HAS AUTHORIZED THE PRESENTING BANK TO PRESENT THE DOCUMENTS?
CAN THE ISUING BANK CITE “LATE PRESENTATION” AS A DISCREPANCY SOLELY BASED ON THE DATE OF THE COVER LETTER?
Articles POTENTIAL FRAUD IN SCRAP METAL TRADE: A RISKY DEAL? QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, My name is Th., and I am currently living and working in Ho Chi Minh City. At the moment, I am working on several projects related to international payments. However, to be … Read More
IS THE NOMINATED BANK REQUIRED TO VERIFY WHETHER THE BENEFICIARY HAS AUTHORIZED THE PRESENTING BANK TO PRESENT THE DOCUMENTS?
CAN THE ISUING BANK CITE “LATE PRESENTATION” AS A DISCREPANCY SOLELY BASED ON THE DATE OF THE COVER LETTER?
POTENTIAL FRAUD IN SCRAP METAL TRADE: A RISKY DEAL? 20 Mar 2025 QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, My name is Th., and I am currently living and working in Ho Chi Minh City. At the moment, I am working on several projects related to international payments. However, to be honest, I know nothing about this field because my background is in construction. I have been struggling quite a bit with international trade …
INVOICE NOT CERTIFYING WHAT HAS NOT BEEN SHIPPED 18 Mar 2025 QUESTION Dear Sir, LC allows both AIR and SEA shipment. Amount: USD 100,000 Shipment by AIR: USD 40,000 Shipment by SEA: USD 60,000 43P: Partial Shipments: ALLOWED 43T: Transshipments: ALLOWED LC Clause states “INVOICE MUST CERTIFY THAT THE MERCHANDISE ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROFORMA INVOICE NO. XXX DATE XXX FOR USD 40,000.00 AND PROFORMA INVOICE NO. YYY DATED YYY FOR …
WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF EXCLUSION OF UCP 600 SUB-ARTICLE 12b? 17 Mar 2025 QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, I hope my email finds you doing well I would ask you if the issuing bank wish to exclude article 12 b by credit what is the impact and scenario in this case. Thanks for your reply in advance Regards Firas —- ANSWER Hi, UCP 600 Sub-article 12(b) states that when an issuing bank nominates …
IS THE NOMINATED BANK REQUIRED TO VERIFY WHETHER THE BENEFICIARY HAS AUTHORIZED THE PRESENTING BANK TO PRESENT THE DOCUMENTS? 16 Mar 2025 QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, I hope you’re doing well. Could you please help clarify the following questions regarding the LC collection procedure between the beneficiary and the presenting bank? Is the beneficiary required to complete any authorization process with the presenting bank when instructing them to forward documents to the issuing bank for payment or to the nominated bank …
CAN THE ISUING BANK CITE “LATE PRESENTATION” AS A DISCREPANCY SOLELY BASED ON THE DATE OF THE COVER LETTER? 16 Mar 2025 QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, We would appreciate your guidance on the following matter: The L/C requires documents to be presented within 15 days after the Bill of Lading date, but the last permitted date for presentation falls on a Sunday. The negotiating bank’s cover letter, which certifies compliance with the L/C terms, is dated on the following Monday. Would …
RETURN OF DOCUMENTS (rev) 15 Mar 2025 QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, We seek your advice regarding a case involving document discrepancies. As the issuing bank, we have received a set of documents in which all originals of the insurance certificates are not endorsed in blank as required. The applicant has informed us that the beneficiary has agreed to replace these discrepant insurance certificates and has requested …
TRẢI NGHIỆM XE BUS ĐÀ NẴNG-HỘI AN & TIẾNG MỸ BỒI 13 Mar 2025 Lần đầu tiên, Mr. Old Man đi xe bus từ Đà Nẵng đến Hội An và ngược lại, mang theo chiếc xe đạp gấp 3 Sixty. Đó một trải nghiệm thú vị và đáng nhớ: Mr. Old Man đạp xe ra trạm xe bus gần nhà và chờ ở đó chừng 20 phút là lên xe bus, suốt hành trình …
UNDERSTANDING SERVICES LETTER OF CREDIT (LC) 12 Mar 2025 QUESTION Dear Sir, Could you help me understand the concept of a Services Letter of Credit? I would also appreciate it if you could provide a draft of a Services LC. Looking forward to your assistance. Best regards, Jawad Askari Bank Pakistan —– ANSWER Hi, A Services Letter of Credit (LC) is issued to guarantee payment for services rendered …
CAN A BANK ISSUE AN LC FOR AN AMOUNT LESS THAN THE PROFORMA INVOICE? 10 Mar 2025 QUESTION Dear Sir, This is Jawad from Askari Bank, Pakistan. I would like to confirm whether a bank can issue a Letter of Credit (LC) for an amount lower than the proforma invoice amount. For example, if the proforma invoice amount is USD 100, can the applicant request an LC for only USD 45? Additionally, if the applicant later requests …
ĂN THEO BILL GATES KHÔNG DỄ 10 Mar 2025 Một năm trước, nhân dịp Bill Gates cùng bạn gái Paula Hurd nghỉ dưỡng ở Đà Nẵng, Mr. Old Man đã viết bài “Ăn theo Bill Gates.” Thời điểm đó, truyền thông Việt Nam rầm rộ đưa tin rằng chuyến đi của vị tỷ phú này sẽ truyền cảm hứng du lịch cho nhiều người và góp phần nâng cao …
IS THE NOMINATED BANK REQUIRED TO VERIFY WHETHER THE BENEFICIARY HAS AUTHORIZED THE PRESENTING BANK TO PRESENT THE DOCUMENTS?
CAN THE ISUING BANK CITE “LATE PRESENTATION” AS A DISCREPANCY SOLELY BASED ON THE DATE OF THE COVER LETTER?
Articles POTENTIAL FRAUD IN SCRAP METAL TRADE: A RISKY DEAL? QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, My name is Th., and I am currently living and working in Ho Chi Minh City. At the moment, I am working on several projects related to international payments. However, to be … Read More
IS THE NOMINATED BANK REQUIRED TO VERIFY WHETHER THE BENEFICIARY HAS AUTHORIZED THE PRESENTING BANK TO PRESENT THE DOCUMENTS?
CAN THE ISUING BANK CITE “LATE PRESENTATION” AS A DISCREPANCY SOLELY BASED ON THE DATE OF THE COVER LETTER?
Articles POTENTIAL FRAUD IN SCRAP METAL TRADE: A RISKY DEAL? QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, My name is Th., and I am currently living and working in Ho Chi Minh City. At the moment, I am working on several projects related to international payments. However, to be … Read More
IS THE NOMINATED BANK REQUIRED TO VERIFY WHETHER THE BENEFICIARY HAS AUTHORIZED THE PRESENTING BANK TO PRESENT THE DOCUMENTS?
CAN THE ISUING BANK CITE “LATE PRESENTATION” AS A DISCREPANCY SOLELY BASED ON THE DATE OF THE COVER LETTER?
IS THE NOMINATED BANK REQUIRED TO VERIFY WHETHER THE BENEFICIARY HAS AUTHORIZED THE PRESENTING BANK TO PRESENT THE DOCUMENTS?
IS THE NOMINATED BANK REQUIRED TO VERIFY WHETHER THE BENEFICIARY HAS AUTHORIZED THE PRESENTING BANK TO PRESENT THE DOCUMENTS?