When a Nominated Bank Defaults: Who Really Pays? Every trade finance practitioner has seen this moment—or at least worried about it. A nominated bank gives its word. It incurs a deferred payment undertaking, or accepts a draft. Then maturity arrives… and nothing happens. No payment. No honour. So the uncomfortable question arises: Is the beneficiary now exposed? The Rule Is Clear—Even If Reality Isn’t Under UCP 600 sub-articles … Read More
DEFERRED PAYMENT UNDERTAKING QUESTION I have come accross this statement. “Under UCP600, the DPU remains undefined and still a bit of a mystery as to whether/how its incurrence may/must be evidenced.” Could you please comment further? Best regards, G. —- ANSWER You may have learnt about Banco Santander case in connection with discounting one’s own deferred payment undertaking (DPU). The main details of … Read More
Bill of Lading Blank Endorsed by the Shipper but Subsequently Endorsed by the Presenting Bank: Is It LC Compliant?
Bill of Lading Blank Endorsed by the Shipper but Subsequently Endorsed by the Presenting Bank: Is It LC Compliant?