Banker's Acceptance (BA) - Lecture 5
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What is created when the importer's bank stamps the time draft 'accepted'?

a bankers acceptance

What is the primary use of bankers' acceptances?

in the import or export of goods

What determines the credit quality of a bankers' acceptance?

the method by which the bank acquired the acceptance and the acceptance's terms

What is the primary purpose of a banker's acceptance?

<p>To provide finance for international trade and create a financial instrument attractive to money market investors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a bank purchases an acceptance in the market?

<p>the credit quality is that of the 'accepting' bank whose acceptance the bank purchases</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the bank in a banker's acceptance?

<p>The bank becomes primarily liable for the payment on the maturity date.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What additional security does a bankers' acceptance provide to the holder?

<p>secondary recourse to the account party (importer/buyer) in the event the accepting bank defaults</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the draft before acceptance by the bank?

<p>The draft is not an obligation of the bank, it is merely an order by the drawer to the bank to pay a specified sum of money.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a third-country acceptance?

<p>a bankers acceptance created to ship between countries where neither the importer nor the exporter is located</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of a banker's acceptance to a commercial bank?

<p>It allows the bank to provide credit to its customers without using the bank's own funds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of a banker's acceptance?

<p>A negotiable instrument or time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the banker's acceptance after it is created?

<p>It can be sold at a discount to investors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of bankers' acceptances that makes them attractive to institutional investors?

<p>They are marketable, short-term investment instruments that are traded actively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do local investors typically require lower yields than institutional investors?

<p>Because they do not demand the high yields of institutional investors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of timely rate availability in acceptance financing?

<p>It is crucial because rates on acceptance financing can move rapidly in a short time, and delayed quotes can result in losses for the bank.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical maturity period of bankers' acceptances?

<p>Six months or less.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of banks purchasing and discounting bankers' acceptances of other banks?

<p>They can be sold as short-term, low-risk assets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for bankers' acceptances to be readily sold at a predictable price?

<p>Credit quality has not changed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a bill of exchange in a business transaction?

<p>To reveal the liability to make the payment on a fixed date when the goods are bought on a mercantile basis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of bill is it when the seller provides some time for the payment of the bill payable at a future date?

<p>Usance bill</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do banks typically finance the business community?

<p>Through bill discounting method</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a bill after it is accepted by a commercial bank?

<p>It is known as a commercial bill</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical duration of the grace period for a bill?

<p>3 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who typically draws a bill of exchange in a business transaction?

<p>The seller</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Tokyo Tech paying a fee to have Suki Bank confirm the letter of credit?

<p>To make Suki Bank liable should NE Trading and FNB fail to perform under the letter of credit</p> Signup and view all the answers

What document is presented by Tokyo Tech to Suki Bank along with the shipping documents?

<p>A draft, drawn on FNB, for the selling price of the goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Suki Bank examine before sending the draft and the shipping documents to FNB?

<p>The documents presented to ensure they meet the terms and conditions of the letter of credit</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does FNB do after comparing the documents with the letter of credit?

<p>Furnishes NE Trading the documents, an advice of amount paid, and accepts the draft</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of draft is used in this example?

<p>A time draft</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Tokyo Tech ship the goods to NE Trading?

<p>Because the terms and conditions of the letter of credit have been met</p> Signup and view all the answers

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