International commodity trading is a business of large volumes, high stakes, and strict rules. Deals worth tens of millions of dollars depend not only on logistics or price, but also on the accuracy of documentation. Banking instruments, including Letters of Credit, are designed to reduce risks between parties, but at the same time create a complex, multi-level verification process. A single inaccuracy in a product name, date, or number of documents can result in a bank rejection, delayed payments, and funds being “frozen” and unavailable...
International commodity trading is a business of large volumes, high stakes, and strict rules. Deals worth tens of millions of dollars depend not only on logistics or price, but also on the accuracy of documentation. Banking instruments, including Letters of Credit, are designed to reduce risks between parties, but at the same time create a complex, multi-level verification process. A single inaccuracy in a product name, date, or number of documents can result in a bank rejection, delayed payments, and funds being “frozen” and unavailable for...
