Seminar on int’l banking practices set

MANILA, Philippines - Bankers, Importers, Exporters, Transporters & Insurers involved in international trade transactions must be aware and updated of the latest revisions in the International Standard Banking Practice 2013 (ISBP 2013) that took effect starting June 1, 2013, that will impact on how letters of credit (LCs) are prepared. Lawyers must also be aware of this so that their clients would have the advantage in litigation in cases of non-payment under the LC. 

To help explain these changes, the Center for Global Best Practices, in collaboration with the International Chamber of Commerce, will hold a pioneering two-day seminar entitled, “New ISBP 2013 on LC Transactions” to be held on Aug. 19 & 20 at the Edsa Shangri-La, Mandaluyong City, Philipppines.

This seminar is a comprehensive guide for participants on everything they need to know about ISBP 2013 and the Uniform Customs and Practices for Documentary Credits (UCP 600). The new ISBP 2013 is the universally used and accepted rules on letters of credits implemented worldwide. Attendees will learn practical steps in insuring their international trade transactions go smoothly, how to avoid pitfalls, and actions to take in cases of discrepancies.

This pioneering two-day seminar offers discounts for early registration and early payment as well as group discounts for attendees of three or more.

The lecture will feature Singapore-based expert, Victor Tan, an authority in the field of trading and banking, and who has 15 years of banking experience in Europe covering areas of international trade finance, remittances, guarantees, and import and export.

For details and a complete list of seminars including other international trade training seminars such as INCOTERMS 2010 and Mastering Letters of Credit, Uniform Rules on Demand Guarantees for Banks, ICC Model Templates in Sales Contracts, you may log on to www.cgbp.org or contact program leader Lara Magnait at 842-7148/59 and 556-8968/69; Cebu lines: (032) 512-3106 or 07 or Baguio telephone (074) 423-5148 or email at [email protected].