What criteria may lead to an exporter considering Invoice Finance/Factoring? Pressure on cash flow due to increased demand for products. Delays in receiving the settlement of invoices, despite often offering 30 or 60-day payment terms to buyers. Instead of securing a bank loan for a… Read More »Invoice Finance
What is a Bank Guarantee (BG / PG)? A Bank Guarantee / Performance Guarantee (BG / PG) is a guarantee that is made by a bank on behalf of a client, which ensures payment will be made even if their client cannot fulfil the payment. It is a payment… Read More »Bank Guarantee
A letter of credit is basically a bank guarantee which promises that the exporter is fully covered for the goods he delivers to the importer. The buyer’s bank usually issues it and is either presented to the seller or the seller’s chosen financial institution. Once… Read More »Letter of Credit