Differences between Export Letters of Credit (LC) and Import Letters of Credit (LC)
Differences between Export Letters of Credit (LC) and Import Letters of Credit (LC) Importers and exporters across borders widely use Letters of Credit (LC) to facilitate secure and reliable transactions While both export LC and import LC serve a similar purpose of ensuring payment in trade transactions, there are key differences between the two. This […]
International Trade Finance Instruments—A Clear, Practical Guide by Reliance Capital Finance Limited
International Trade Finance Instruments—A Clear, Practical Guide by Reliance Capital Finance Limited: Global trade looks glamorous on a slide deck—with new markets, new customers, and bigger orders. However, in reality, the real soundtrack of cross-border business isn’t the sales pitch; instead, it’s the payment risk, delivery risk, document risk, as well as compliance risk playing all […]
Do you need SBLC for investment or trade?
What is the SBLC? A standby letter of credit (SBLC) is a means of payment or a security for payment. SBLC has two main popular purposes: 1) Credit enhancement for loan or enhance credit line enhancement,2) Payment guarantee for international trade for good and/or services. The SBLC is a highly popular bank instrument used globally. […]
Bank Guarantees in Redevelopment and Construction Projects
A bank guarantee for a project is a financial instrument issued by a bank on behalf of a contractor or project party, assuring the project owner (or beneficiary) that the bank will cover a specified amount of money if the contractor fails to fulfill contractual obligations. Key Points: A bank guarantee enhances trust and reduces […]