Intro  Our friend Thomas from a Korean bank brought up two rather unusual LC situations that would make even the most seasoned trade finance professional pause for a sip of coffee.  In the first, the confirming bank adds its confirmation but signs a side agreement with the beneficiary — allowing recourse if the issuing bank refuses payment due to discrepancies. …

  QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, I have a question that’s been confusing me: The original L/C issued to the first beneficiary is confirmed. However, when that L/C is transferred to the second beneficiary, the transferred L/C does not include confirmation. Now, UCP 600 sub-article 38(g) clearly states: A transferred credit must accurately reflect the terms and conditions of the …

QUESTION Chào Mr. Old Man, Em đọc tài liệu về xác nhận LC thấy có 2 loại là xác nhận mở và xác nhận im lặng. Mr. Old Man có thể giải thích sự khác nhau giữa hai loại này được không? Khi nào thì xác nhận mở, khi nào thì xác nhận im lặng? Thanks and best regards! H. …

QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, I follow up your blog and see it very helpful. I have a question for you. Bank B sent Bank C an MT 710 showing some details as follows: Field 40B (Form of Documentary Credit): IRREVOCABLE ADDING OUR CONFIRMATION Field 52A (ISSUING BANK): BANK A Field 41A: (Available with … by): BANK B BY NEGOTIATION …