Those who forget the lessons of history are condemned to repeat them. Trade finance frauds are no exception. Lessons from Solo Industries, Credit Agricole v. PPT, and practical advice for trade financiers.
At the IIBLP’s 2022 Annual LC Survey – West conference (18-19 May), delegates were asked about the general frequency in which their bank issues standbys allowing for documents to be presented electronically. Here, Buddy Baker of Goldman Sachs Bank comments on the poll results.
In a crude oil transaction, a bank issuing an LC accused the buyer of fraud, leading to dishonor of the LC; however, the court ruled in favor of the seller...
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