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
Mr Old Man WHEN A BILL OF LADING MUST INDICATE ACTUAL PORT OF DISCHARGE QUESTION Dear Sir, My letter of credit (LC) specifies the Port of Discharge as “BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND/OR ANY SEAPORT OF BAHRAIN.” For a sea shipment, if we indicate the Port of Discharge a… Read More
IS THE NOMINATED BANK REQUIRED TO VERIFY WHETHER THE BENEFICIARY HAS AUTHORIZED THE PRESENTING BANK TO PRESENT THE DOCUMENTS?
WHY NOT WRITE A BOOK? 23 Jan 2025 Some of my friends asked me why I don’t write books on international payments and trade finance because they believe that with my practical experience, my books will be very good. Recently, I had dinner with Nesarul Hoque, a friend I have known for about 20 years. He is an ICC member who participated in drafting ISBP 821E, ICC Briefing, …
SHOULD THE CONCEPT OF “NEGOTIATION” CONTINUE TO EXIST IN THE UCP? 22 Jan 2025 Nguyen Huu Duc The recent UCP revision process has had debates on the question “Should the concept of “negotiation” continue to exist in the future UCP revision?”. Some experts believe that ICC should remove the type of letter of credit available by negotiation from the upcoming UCP revision, while many experts believe that the concept of “negotiation” should continue to …
LIỆU KHÁI NIỆM “CHIẾT KHẤU” CÓ NÊN TIẾP TỤC TỒN TẠI TRONG UCP? 20 Jan 2025 Về vấn đề chiết khấu (negotiation) trong giao dịch thư tín dụng, gần 20 năm trước Mr. Old Man đã có nhiều bài viết đăng trên các tạp chí ngành tài chính – ngân hàng như: Bàn về vấn đề chiết khấu trong giao dịch thư tín dụng (Tạp chí Ngân hàng số 10 tháng 5/2007); Bàn về thuật ngữ …
7 DAY CYCLING CHALLENGE 17 Jan 2025 Ngày này 3 năm trước Mr. Old Man tham gia thách thức Đạp xe Chill phết đạp xe 7 ngày để tìm ra Top 5 cua rơ đạp xe nhiều nhất với sự tham gia của nhiều cua rơ phong trào cả nước. Cuộc đua hấp dẫn từng ngày khi kết quả liên tục được cập nhật trên Strava. Có …
CAN THE ISSUING BANK AUTHORIZE THE REIMBURSING BANK TO REIMBURSE DIRECTLY TO THE BENEFICIARY’S ACCOUNT? 15 Jan 2025 QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, I ‘d like to ask you about rules or practice related to settlement process to beneficiary as follow: Related parties in the LC: Bank A: as issuing bank Bank B: as presenting bank Beneficiary C in the LC Can bank A remit directly to beneficiary C‘s account rather than transfer to bank B’s account indicating …
MONKEY MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE 2025: LET’S GO! 6 Jan 2025 Sau kỷ lục 300 lượt đạp xe leo đỉnh Khỉ Già do Nga Nguyen thiết lập 2024, nhiều anh chi em chơi xe đạp Đà Nẵng cũng đã thử sức chinh phục Monkey Moutain Challenge 2025 với mục tiêu phá kỷ lục của Nga Nguyen. Đây là tín hiệu vui cho phong trào xe đạp Đà Nẵng. Một nam cua …
WHEN A BILL OF LADING MUST INDICATE ACTUAL PORT OF DISCHARGE QUESTION Dear Sir, My letter of credit (LC) specifies the Port of Discharge as “BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND/OR ANY SEAPORT OF BAHRAIN.” For a sea shipment, if we indicate the Port of Discharge as “Bahrain Seaport of Bahrain” or “Bahrain, Bahrain” on the bill of lading, would either of these be considered a discrepancy? Additionally, could you please provide the … Read More
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
Mr Old Man WHEN A BILL OF LADING MUST INDICATE ACTUAL PORT OF DISCHARGE QUESTION Dear Sir, My letter of credit (LC) specifies the Port of Discharge as “BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND/OR ANY SEAPORT OF BAHRAIN.” For a sea shipment, if we indicate the Port of Discharge a… 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?
Mr Old Man WHEN A BILL OF LADING MUST INDICATE ACTUAL PORT OF DISCHARGE QUESTION Dear Sir, My letter of credit (LC) specifies the Port of Discharge as “BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND/OR ANY SEAPORT OF BAHRAIN.” For a sea shipment, if we indicate the Port of Discharge a… 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?
WHEN A BILL OF LADING MUST INDICATE ACTUAL PORT OF DISCHARGE QUESTION Dear Sir, My letter of credit (LC) specifies the Port of Discharge as “BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND/OR ANY SEAPORT OF BAHRAIN.” For a sea shipment, if we indicate the Port of Discharge as “Bahrain Seaport of Bahrain” or “Bahrain, Bahrain” on the bill of lading, would either of these be considered a discrepancy? Additionally, could you please provide the … Read More
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
Mr Old Man WHEN A BILL OF LADING MUST INDICATE ACTUAL PORT OF DISCHARGE QUESTION Dear Sir, My letter of credit (LC) specifies the Port of Discharge as “BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND/OR ANY SEAPORT OF BAHRAIN.” For a sea shipment, if we indicate the Port of Discharge a… 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?
Mr Old Man WHEN A BILL OF LADING MUST INDICATE ACTUAL PORT OF DISCHARGE QUESTION Dear Sir, My letter of credit (LC) specifies the Port of Discharge as “BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND/OR ANY SEAPORT OF BAHRAIN.” For a sea shipment, if we indicate the Port of Discharge a… 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?
Mr Old Man WHEN A BILL OF LADING MUST INDICATE ACTUAL PORT OF DISCHARGE QUESTION Dear Sir, My letter of credit (LC) specifies the Port of Discharge as “BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND/OR ANY SEAPORT OF BAHRAIN.” For a sea shipment, if we indicate the Port of Discharge a… 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?
Mr Old Man WHEN A BILL OF LADING MUST INDICATE ACTUAL PORT OF DISCHARGE QUESTION Dear Sir, My letter of credit (LC) specifies the Port of Discharge as “BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND/OR ANY SEAPORT OF BAHRAIN.” For a sea shipment, if we indicate the Port of Discharge a… 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?
WHEN A BILL OF LADING MUST INDICATE ACTUAL PORT OF DISCHARGE 20 Mar 2025 QUESTION Dear Sir, My letter of credit (LC) specifies the Port of Discharge as “BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND/OR ANY SEAPORT OF BAHRAIN.” For a sea shipment, if we indicate the Port of Discharge as “Bahrain Seaport of Bahrain” or “Bahrain, Bahrain” on the bill of lading, would either of these be considered a discrepancy? Additionally, could you please provide the …
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 …
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?
Mr Old Man WHEN A BILL OF LADING MUST INDICATE ACTUAL PORT OF DISCHARGE QUESTION Dear Sir, My letter of credit (LC) specifies the Port of Discharge as “BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND/OR ANY SEAPORT OF BAHRAIN.” For a sea shipment, if we indicate the Port of Discharge a… 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?
Mr Old Man WHEN A BILL OF LADING MUST INDICATE ACTUAL PORT OF DISCHARGE QUESTION Dear Sir, My letter of credit (LC) specifies the Port of Discharge as “BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND/OR ANY SEAPORT OF BAHRAIN.” For a sea shipment, if we indicate the Port of Discharge a… 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?