Letters of credit and guarantees, and the operational practice behind UCP 600 and URDG 758. Weighted towards avoiding the disputes that eat the margin.
Most of the money lost in trade finance goes to discrepancies rather than defaults. This covers letters of credit and guarantees under UCP 600 and URDG 758, weighted heavily towards the document checking and structuring that keeps disputes from starting.
Payment methods, risk, and the mechanics of international trade settlement.
How letters of credit work and the roles of the parties involved.
Applying the rules to issuance, amendment, and payment.
Checking documents and identifying and handling discrepancies.
Demand guarantees, standbys, and drafting under URDG 758.
Common failure points and structuring to prevent disputes.
Trade finance officers, documentary credit staff, and relationship managers handling import and export transactions.
Trade finance, banking operations or corporate banking experience.
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