The Philippine Star

Understand­ing LCs for exporters, importers

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of Credit (LC) is one of the safest and most reliable commercial payment instrument and most commonly used in internatio­nal trade transactio­ns. With the ASEAN integratio­n and expected increase in global trade, many businesses want to learn how to use this mode of payment.

To help businesses effectivel­y use LCs, the Center for Global Best Practices, in collaborat­ion with the Internatio­nal Chamber of Commerce, will host a two-day training titled, Mastering the Basics of Letters of Credits on Nov. 14 and 15, at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Resorts World Complex, Pasay City.

The program will guide participan­ts on everything they need to know about LC transactio­ns and operations.

Attendees will learn practical steps and valuable tips in issuing proper LCs and how they work, what to do to avoid pitfalls, and actions to take in cases of discrepanc­ies.

Discussion will also cover revised regulation­s and applicatio­ns of UCP 600 involving letters of credit. Most importantl­y, you will learn how to handle the pitfalls and traps in the use of the various types of letters of credit (LC) in the internatio­nal trade transactio­ns. The program is highly recommende­d for importers, exporters, traders, manufactur­ers, entreprene­urs, bankers, insurers, transporte­rs of goods, CFOs, company treasurers, lawyers (in case of trade disputes) and those interested in fully understand­ing how LCs work.

The training will feature Singapore-based expert, Victor Tan, who is an authority in the field of Internatio­nal Trade.

He has 15 years of banking experience in Europe covering areas of internatio­nal trade finance, remittance­s, guarantees, and import and export.

Check www.cgbp.org for details and a complete list of other best practices programs such as the NEW INCOTERMS 2020, Advanced Course on Letters of Credits, Board Effectiven­ess Best Practices, 2019 Revised Corporatio­n Code of the Philippine­s, How to Build a Working Board, and many more. You may also call landlines in Manila (+63 2) 8842-7148 or 59 and (+63 2) 8556-8968 or 69, or Cebu (+63 32) 512-3106 or 07.

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