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 AVALIZATION UNDER DOCUMENTARY COLLECTIONS A 16-Year-Old Debate That Remains Relevant Today Mr. Old Man recently revisited an interesting discussion that took place more than 16 years ago on the DCI Discussion Forum regarding avalization under… Read More
Institute Cargo Clauses (A) or (Air), as Applicable – Does It Meet an LC Requirement for Institute All Risks?
DOES VOYAGE DESCRIPTION EQUAL INSURANCE COVERAGE SCOPE? 25 May 2025 QUESTION Hi Sir, Hope everything is going well. I wanted to highlight a confusion of mine its more of a silly question. The thing is in an insurance policy we need to know the overall coverage of the insurance from the place of loading the consignment to its ultimate destination. Sometimes we find the policy only mentions the actual voyage details only, …
EVERESTING HẢI VÂN – SỰ CỐ ĐÁNG TIẾC 25 May 2025 Ngày 20/5/2025 lúc 3:42 sáng, cua-rơ Hồ Xuân Duy (Duy Ho), thành viên CLB xe đạp C5 Hà Nội, bắt đầu thử thách Everesting Hải Vân. Sau 20 lượt leo liên tục trong 22 giờ 24 phút 08 giây, anh đã chạm mốc tổng độ cao tích lũy 9.020 mét – vượt qua độ cao đỉnh Everest (8.848 mét) – …
Q&A – Phát hành bảo lãnh quốc tế bằng ngoại tệ: Được hay không, và có trái ngoại hối không? 23 May 2025 QUESTION Chào Mr. Old Man, Nhờ Mr. Old Man giải đáp giúp 2 tình huống sau: 1. Ngân hàng trong nước có được phép phát hành bảo lãnh quốc tế bằng ngoại tệ cho doanh nghiệp Việt Nam để tham gia đấu thầu quốc tế không? 2. Ngân hàng trong nước có được phát hành bảo lãnh thay mặt cho …
DISCOUNTING A DEFERRED PAYMENT UNDERTAKING 22 May 2025 QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, I have a question regarding the discounting of documents under a letter of credit. Normally, when discounting documents under an LC, banks require the presentation of a draft (bill of exchange) as a mandatory document. However, in the case of an LC available by deferred payment, where no draft is required, is it still necessary …
CAN AN EXPIRED LETTER OF CREDIT BE AMENDED TO EXTEND THE EXPIRY DATE? 22 May 2025 Two little girls at Thanh Khe Beach QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, Can an expired letter of credit (LC) be amended to extend its expiry date? Is there any rule that explicitly prevents such an amendment? Thank you, P. ———- ANSWER Hi P., The short answer is: it depends. Under UCP 600, sub-article 10(a), a letter of credit—unless otherwise stipulated …
VIETNAM’S FIRST CYCLIST TO COMPLETE EVERESTING HAI VAN PASS 21 May 2025 According to a post shared by Văn Tài Lê, on May 20, 2025, under scorching sun and harsh winds on Hải Vân Pass, cyclist Duy Ho officially took on the Everesting Hải Vân challenge—and successfully completed it at 2:30 AM on May 21, 2025. After 20 grueling ascents, totaling 22 hours, 24 minutes, and 8 seconds, Duy Ho reached an …
AVALIZATION UNDER DOCUMENTARY COLLECTIONS A 16-Year-Old Debate That Remains Relevant Today Mr. Old Man recently revisited an interesting discussion that took place more than 16 years ago on the DCI Discussion Forum regarding avalization under documentary collections. The discussion began with a question raised by Svishu from Kuwait and attracted comments from several respected trade finance practitioners, including Daniel D (Switzerland), Jim Barnes (United … Read More
Tiếc cho chợ Nồi Rang, tiếc cho Hội An – Vẫn còn tiếc Sáu năm trước, Mr. Old Man từng đạp xe ghé chợ Nồi Rang và viết một bài mà đến giờ vẫn thấy… khá hay về ngôi chợ quê đặc biệt này. Từ đó đến nay, Mr. Old Man cũng có vài lần quay lại. Lần gần nhất hồi tháng Ba, Mr. Old Man còn mang theo một tấm ảnh để … Read More
Institute Cargo Clauses (A) or (Air), as Applicable – Does It Meet an LC Requirement for Institute All Risks? Questions relating to insurance documents continue to generate a surprising number of discrepancies under letters of credit. One area that occasionally causes uncertainty is whether an insurance document must expressly state “All Risks” when the credit requires such coverage. In the following case, the LC called for insurance covering “Institute All Risks”, while the presented insurance document referred to “Institute … Read More
Does an Insurance Document Need to State “Effective Date” Exactly? One of the most common issues in the examination of insurance documents under letters of credit arises when the insurance policy or certificate is issued after the shipment date. ISBP 821 requires the insurance document to evidence that coverage was effective no later than the shipment date. But does the document need to use the exact wording “Effective Date”? What … Read More
From Negotiation to Payment: What’s Behind the Confirming Bank’s Request? Not all L/C amendments are about shipment dates, amounts, or documents. Sometimes, a confirming bank requests changes that appear quite technical, such as changing a credit from “available by negotiation” to “available by payment” or moving the place of expiry from one country to another. Are such amendments merely operational preferences, or do they have legal and risk implications for … Read More
Nomophobia – A New Word, A Familiar Feeling This morning, while enjoying a cup of coffee and scrolling through Facebook, Mr. Old Man came across a word he had never seen before: Nomophobia. The word refers to the fear or anxiety of being without a mobile phone or being unable to use it. When Mr. Old Man was studying English some decades ago, this word did not exist … Read More
Nomophobia – Hội chứng sợ không có điện thoại bên mình Hôm nay lướt Facebook, Mr. Old Man bắt gặp một từ tiếng Anh khá lạ: nomophobia. Ví dụ minh họa đi kèm rất dễ hiểu: “Many teenagers experience nomophobia when they forget their phones at home.” Tạm dịch: “Nhiều bạn trẻ trải qua hội chứng sợ không có điện thoại khi để quên điện thoại ở nhà.” Nomophobia được hiểu … Read More
Tắm Vitamin D (phần 2): Thay đổi quan điểm Hồi đầu tháng 5, Mr. Old Man từng viết bài “Tắm Vitamin D”, kể lại cảnh buổi sáng ở bãi biển Thanh Khê có nhiều cô chú lớn tuổi vùi mình dưới cát, nằm phơi nắng để “nạp Vitamin D” – theo cách nói vui của các cô chú là để tăng sức đề kháng, giảm đau lưng, đau chân, … Read More
Can an Issuing Bank Advise an LC Directly to the Beneficiary? One of the fundamental safeguards in documentary credits is the authentication process performed by an advising bank. But what happens if an issuing bank sends the LC directly to the beneficiary without involving an advising bank? Is this permissible under UCP 600, and what risks should the parties consider? Let’s look at a question from Gerson Mário. Question Dear Mr. … Read More
Does a Longer L/C Expiry Date Mean Greater Risk? And Is the Word “Clean” Really Necessary on a Bill of Lading? In international trade, many disputes arise not because parties misunderstand UCP 600, but because they mix up legal requirements with commercial practices. A reader recently asked Mr. Old Man about two common concerns in timber imports from Africa: whether the L/C expiry date must be linked to the shipping transit time, and whether removing the word “Clean” from “Clean On … Read More
Articles AVALIZATION UNDER DOCUMENTARY COLLECTIONS A 16-Year-Old Debate That Remains Relevant Today Mr. Old Man recently revisited an interesting discussion that took place more than 16 years ago on the DCI Discussion Forum regarding avalization under… Read More
Institute Cargo Clauses (A) or (Air), as Applicable – Does It Meet an LC Requirement for Institute All Risks?
Does a Longer L/C Expiry Date Mean Greater Risk? And Is the Word “Clean” Really Necessary on a Bill of Lading?
Articles AVALIZATION UNDER DOCUMENTARY COLLECTIONS A 16-Year-Old Debate That Remains Relevant Today Mr. Old Man recently revisited an interesting discussion that took place more than 16 years ago on the DCI Discussion Forum regarding avalization under… Read More
Institute Cargo Clauses (A) or (Air), as Applicable – Does It Meet an LC Requirement for Institute All Risks?
Does a Longer L/C Expiry Date Mean Greater Risk? And Is the Word “Clean” Really Necessary on a Bill of Lading?
AVALIZATION UNDER DOCUMENTARY COLLECTIONS A 16-Year-Old Debate That Remains Relevant Today Mr. Old Man recently revisited an interesting discussion that took place more than 16 years ago on the DCI Discussion Forum regarding avalization under documentary collections. The discussion began with a question raised by Svishu from Kuwait and attracted comments from several respected trade finance practitioners, including Daniel D (Switzerland), Jim Barnes (United … Read More
Tiếc cho chợ Nồi Rang, tiếc cho Hội An – Vẫn còn tiếc Sáu năm trước, Mr. Old Man từng đạp xe ghé chợ Nồi Rang và viết một bài mà đến giờ vẫn thấy… khá hay về ngôi chợ quê đặc biệt này. Từ đó đến nay, Mr. Old Man cũng có vài lần quay lại. Lần gần nhất hồi tháng Ba, Mr. Old Man còn mang theo một tấm ảnh để … Read More
Institute Cargo Clauses (A) or (Air), as Applicable – Does It Meet an LC Requirement for Institute All Risks? Questions relating to insurance documents continue to generate a surprising number of discrepancies under letters of credit. One area that occasionally causes uncertainty is whether an insurance document must expressly state “All Risks” when the credit requires such coverage. In the following case, the LC called for insurance covering “Institute All Risks”, while the presented insurance document referred to “Institute … Read More
Does an Insurance Document Need to State “Effective Date” Exactly? One of the most common issues in the examination of insurance documents under letters of credit arises when the insurance policy or certificate is issued after the shipment date. ISBP 821 requires the insurance document to evidence that coverage was effective no later than the shipment date. But does the document need to use the exact wording “Effective Date”? What … Read More
From Negotiation to Payment: What’s Behind the Confirming Bank’s Request? Not all L/C amendments are about shipment dates, amounts, or documents. Sometimes, a confirming bank requests changes that appear quite technical, such as changing a credit from “available by negotiation” to “available by payment” or moving the place of expiry from one country to another. Are such amendments merely operational preferences, or do they have legal and risk implications for … Read More
Nomophobia – A New Word, A Familiar Feeling This morning, while enjoying a cup of coffee and scrolling through Facebook, Mr. Old Man came across a word he had never seen before: Nomophobia. The word refers to the fear or anxiety of being without a mobile phone or being unable to use it. When Mr. Old Man was studying English some decades ago, this word did not exist … Read More
Nomophobia – Hội chứng sợ không có điện thoại bên mình Hôm nay lướt Facebook, Mr. Old Man bắt gặp một từ tiếng Anh khá lạ: nomophobia. Ví dụ minh họa đi kèm rất dễ hiểu: “Many teenagers experience nomophobia when they forget their phones at home.” Tạm dịch: “Nhiều bạn trẻ trải qua hội chứng sợ không có điện thoại khi để quên điện thoại ở nhà.” Nomophobia được hiểu … Read More
Tắm Vitamin D (phần 2): Thay đổi quan điểm Hồi đầu tháng 5, Mr. Old Man từng viết bài “Tắm Vitamin D”, kể lại cảnh buổi sáng ở bãi biển Thanh Khê có nhiều cô chú lớn tuổi vùi mình dưới cát, nằm phơi nắng để “nạp Vitamin D” – theo cách nói vui của các cô chú là để tăng sức đề kháng, giảm đau lưng, đau chân, … Read More
Can an Issuing Bank Advise an LC Directly to the Beneficiary? One of the fundamental safeguards in documentary credits is the authentication process performed by an advising bank. But what happens if an issuing bank sends the LC directly to the beneficiary without involving an advising bank? Is this permissible under UCP 600, and what risks should the parties consider? Let’s look at a question from Gerson Mário. Question Dear Mr. … Read More
Does a Longer L/C Expiry Date Mean Greater Risk? And Is the Word “Clean” Really Necessary on a Bill of Lading? In international trade, many disputes arise not because parties misunderstand UCP 600, but because they mix up legal requirements with commercial practices. A reader recently asked Mr. Old Man about two common concerns in timber imports from Africa: whether the L/C expiry date must be linked to the shipping transit time, and whether removing the word “Clean” from “Clean On … Read More
Articles AVALIZATION UNDER DOCUMENTARY COLLECTIONS A 16-Year-Old Debate That Remains Relevant Today Mr. Old Man recently revisited an interesting discussion that took place more than 16 years ago on the DCI Discussion Forum regarding avalization under… Read More
Institute Cargo Clauses (A) or (Air), as Applicable – Does It Meet an LC Requirement for Institute All Risks?
Does a Longer L/C Expiry Date Mean Greater Risk? And Is the Word “Clean” Really Necessary on a Bill of Lading?
Articles AVALIZATION UNDER DOCUMENTARY COLLECTIONS A 16-Year-Old Debate That Remains Relevant Today Mr. Old Man recently revisited an interesting discussion that took place more than 16 years ago on the DCI Discussion Forum regarding avalization under… Read More
Institute Cargo Clauses (A) or (Air), as Applicable – Does It Meet an LC Requirement for Institute All Risks?
Does a Longer L/C Expiry Date Mean Greater Risk? And Is the Word “Clean” Really Necessary on a Bill of Lading?
Articles AVALIZATION UNDER DOCUMENTARY COLLECTIONS A 16-Year-Old Debate That Remains Relevant Today Mr. Old Man recently revisited an interesting discussion that took place more than 16 years ago on the DCI Discussion Forum regarding avalization under… Read More
Institute Cargo Clauses (A) or (Air), as Applicable – Does It Meet an LC Requirement for Institute All Risks?
Does a Longer L/C Expiry Date Mean Greater Risk? And Is the Word “Clean” Really Necessary on a Bill of Lading?
Articles AVALIZATION UNDER DOCUMENTARY COLLECTIONS A 16-Year-Old Debate That Remains Relevant Today Mr. Old Man recently revisited an interesting discussion that took place more than 16 years ago on the DCI Discussion Forum regarding avalization under… Read More
Institute Cargo Clauses (A) or (Air), as Applicable – Does It Meet an LC Requirement for Institute All Risks?
Does a Longer L/C Expiry Date Mean Greater Risk? And Is the Word “Clean” Really Necessary on a Bill of Lading?
AVALIZATION UNDER DOCUMENTARY COLLECTIONS 9 Jun 2026 A 16-Year-Old Debate That Remains Relevant Today Mr. Old Man recently revisited an interesting discussion that took place more than 16 years ago on the DCI Discussion Forum regarding avalization under documentary collections. The discussion began with a question raised by Svishu from Kuwait and attracted comments from several respected trade finance practitioners, including Daniel D (Switzerland), Jim Barnes (United …
Tiếc cho chợ Nồi Rang, tiếc cho Hội An – Vẫn còn tiếc 8 Jun 2026 Sáu năm trước, Mr. Old Man từng đạp xe ghé chợ Nồi Rang và viết một bài mà đến giờ vẫn thấy… khá hay về ngôi chợ quê đặc biệt này. Từ đó đến nay, Mr. Old Man cũng có vài lần quay lại. Lần gần nhất hồi tháng Ba, Mr. Old Man còn mang theo một tấm ảnh để …
Institute Cargo Clauses (A) or (Air), as Applicable – Does It Meet an LC Requirement for Institute All Risks? 7 Jun 2026 Questions relating to insurance documents continue to generate a surprising number of discrepancies under letters of credit. One area that occasionally causes uncertainty is whether an insurance document must expressly state “All Risks” when the credit requires such coverage. In the following case, the LC called for insurance covering “Institute All Risks”, while the presented insurance document referred to “Institute …
Does an Insurance Document Need to State “Effective Date” Exactly? 7 Jun 2026 One of the most common issues in the examination of insurance documents under letters of credit arises when the insurance policy or certificate is issued after the shipment date. ISBP 821 requires the insurance document to evidence that coverage was effective no later than the shipment date. But does the document need to use the exact wording “Effective Date”? What …
From Negotiation to Payment: What’s Behind the Confirming Bank’s Request? 6 Jun 2026 Not all L/C amendments are about shipment dates, amounts, or documents. Sometimes, a confirming bank requests changes that appear quite technical, such as changing a credit from “available by negotiation” to “available by payment” or moving the place of expiry from one country to another. Are such amendments merely operational preferences, or do they have legal and risk implications for …
Nomophobia – A New Word, A Familiar Feeling 5 Jun 2026 This morning, while enjoying a cup of coffee and scrolling through Facebook, Mr. Old Man came across a word he had never seen before: Nomophobia. The word refers to the fear or anxiety of being without a mobile phone or being unable to use it. When Mr. Old Man was studying English some decades ago, this word did not exist …
Nomophobia – Hội chứng sợ không có điện thoại bên mình 5 Jun 2026 Hôm nay lướt Facebook, Mr. Old Man bắt gặp một từ tiếng Anh khá lạ: nomophobia. Ví dụ minh họa đi kèm rất dễ hiểu: “Many teenagers experience nomophobia when they forget their phones at home.” Tạm dịch: “Nhiều bạn trẻ trải qua hội chứng sợ không có điện thoại khi để quên điện thoại ở nhà.” Nomophobia được hiểu …
Tắm Vitamin D (phần 2): Thay đổi quan điểm 5 Jun 2026 Hồi đầu tháng 5, Mr. Old Man từng viết bài “Tắm Vitamin D”, kể lại cảnh buổi sáng ở bãi biển Thanh Khê có nhiều cô chú lớn tuổi vùi mình dưới cát, nằm phơi nắng để “nạp Vitamin D” – theo cách nói vui của các cô chú là để tăng sức đề kháng, giảm đau lưng, đau chân, …
Can an Issuing Bank Advise an LC Directly to the Beneficiary? 4 Jun 2026 One of the fundamental safeguards in documentary credits is the authentication process performed by an advising bank. But what happens if an issuing bank sends the LC directly to the beneficiary without involving an advising bank? Is this permissible under UCP 600, and what risks should the parties consider? Let’s look at a question from Gerson Mário. Question Dear Mr. …
Does a Longer L/C Expiry Date Mean Greater Risk? And Is the Word “Clean” Really Necessary on a Bill of Lading? 3 Jun 2026 In international trade, many disputes arise not because parties misunderstand UCP 600, but because they mix up legal requirements with commercial practices. A reader recently asked Mr. Old Man about two common concerns in timber imports from Africa: whether the L/C expiry date must be linked to the shipping transit time, and whether removing the word “Clean” from “Clean On …
Institute Cargo Clauses (A) or (Air), as Applicable – Does It Meet an LC Requirement for Institute All Risks?
Does a Longer L/C Expiry Date Mean Greater Risk? And Is the Word “Clean” Really Necessary on a Bill of Lading?
Articles AVALIZATION UNDER DOCUMENTARY COLLECTIONS A 16-Year-Old Debate That Remains Relevant Today Mr. Old Man recently revisited an interesting discussion that took place more than 16 years ago on the DCI Discussion Forum regarding avalization under… Read More
Institute Cargo Clauses (A) or (Air), as Applicable – Does It Meet an LC Requirement for Institute All Risks?
Does a Longer L/C Expiry Date Mean Greater Risk? And Is the Word “Clean” Really Necessary on a Bill of Lading?
Articles AVALIZATION UNDER DOCUMENTARY COLLECTIONS A 16-Year-Old Debate That Remains Relevant Today Mr. Old Man recently revisited an interesting discussion that took place more than 16 years ago on the DCI Discussion Forum regarding avalization under… Read More
Institute Cargo Clauses (A) or (Air), as Applicable – Does It Meet an LC Requirement for Institute All Risks?
Does a Longer L/C Expiry Date Mean Greater Risk? And Is the Word “Clean” Really Necessary on a Bill of Lading?
Institute Cargo Clauses (A) or (Air), as Applicable – Does It Meet an LC Requirement for Institute All Risks?
Institute Cargo Clauses (A) or (Air), as Applicable – Does It Meet an LC Requirement for Institute All Risks?