Financial Instruments
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Stand By Letter Of Credit (SBLC)
A standby letter of credit is a guarantee of payment issued by a bank/FI on behalf of client where the bank/FI promises to pay a “beneficiary” in case of default by the applicant.
Historically, Standby letters of credit were developed because the US regulator legally limited US bank’s authority to issue guarantees.
Standby letters of credit are a very flexible tool, making them a suitable product for securing vast range of payment scenarios.
It is most commonly used for international trade as it provides assurance to the other party that the payment will come through anyway. However, a standby letter of credit involves quite a few complexities and therefore one must consult with an expert if not well acquainted with how it actually works.
A breakdown of SBLC types is provided below:
- A performance standby
- An advance-payment standby
- A bid-bond or tender-bond standby
- A counter standby
- A financial standby
- An insurance standby
- A commercial standby
- A direct-pay standby
Documentary Letter Of Credit (DLC)
A Documentary Letter Of Credit (DLC) Is Issued By A Bank Of A Financial Institution. It Gives Assurance To The Supplier (Beneficiary) That They Will Receive Payment Up To The Amount Stated In The Letter Of Credit, Provided That A Compliant Presentation Is Made Under The LC.
This Financial Instrument Is Mostly Used In International Transactions, Where The Buyer And The Supplier Relationship Is Rather New And Are Operating In Different Countries.
A Letter Of Credit Is A Very Important Financial Instrument To Meet The Short-Term Needs Which Allows Its Recipient To Obtain The Necessary Credit For Financing His Project With Hope Of Generating Enough Return From It To Settle The Due Amount In The Given Time Frame. Similar To Other Types Of Debt Instruments, Usance Letters Are Open To Advance Settlement On The Behest Of Recipient And Usually Without Attracting A Penalty.
The Letter Of Credit Specifically States Which Documents And Information Are Required By The Beneficiary Upon Presentation, Including The Date And Place The Letter Expires. By Submitting A Compliant Presentation, The Letter Of Credit Provides The Beneficiary The Requisite Guarantee Assuring Them To Be Paid If The Required Conditions For Document Delivery Have Been Met.
The Letter Of Credit Specifically States Which Documents And Information Are Required By The Beneficiary Upon Presentation, Including The Date And Place The Letter Expires. By Submitting A Compliant Presentation, The Letter Of Credit Provides The Beneficiary With A Guarantee That They Will Get Paid As Long As Certain Documentary Delivery Conditions Have Been Met.
The Bank Which Writes A Letter Of Credit On Behalf Of The Buyer (Applicant) Must Now Make Sure The Conditions For All Documentation Under The Credit Are Duly Met With Before Paying The Supplier. Letter Of Credits Are Usually Governed By The Rules Of The International Chamber Of Commerce (ICC). The Specific Rules For Letters Of Credit Are Known As The Uniform Customs And Practice For Documentary Credit (UCP). The Version Currently In Effect Is UCP600, Since July 1st, 2007.
The Parties To A Letter Of Credit Are The Supplier (Beneficiary), The Issuing Bank, Of Whom The Buyer (Applicant) Is A Client, And Usually An Advising Bank, Of Whom The Beneficiary Is A Client.
Bank Guarantee (BG)
Guarantees can be either direct or indirect-
- Direct Guarantee – occurs when a bank is instructed to issue a guarantee by its account holder, in favour of the beneficiary.
- Indirect Guarantee – an indirect guarantee occurs when a second bank is asked to issue a guarantee in return for a counter-guarantee. In case the second bank suffers losses in the event of a claim against the guarantee, the issuing bank indemnifies any losses the second bank suffers.
A breakdown of BG types is provided below:
- Bid Bond
- Performance Bond
- Advance Payment Guarantee
- Warranty Bond
- Letter of Indemnity (LOI)
- Payment Guarantee
- Rental Guarantee
- Confirmed Payment Order
The bank’s guarantee to pay may be subject to conditions which stipulate that bank would be obligated to pay the beneficiary the fixed promised amount on behalf of its client if the conditions are fulfilled.
POF & RWA
It is a document is issued by banks or financial institutions on behalf of clients, demonstrating intent and capability (both financially and legally) to enter into a financial transaction. RWA’s are often also referred to as bank comfort letters.