Trade MIxed-2
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What is the primary function of a Trade Services Department in a bank?

  • To manage supply chain operations
  • To provide credit to buyers
  • To offer investment advice
  • To facilitate trade payment and trade finance (correct)

What is the primary risk associated with cash in advance payment method for the buyer?

  • Fluctuations in exchange rates
  • High risk of credit default
  • Non-delivery of goods (correct)
  • Non-payment by the seller

Which of the following trade services products is not commonly used in international trade?

  • Documentary credit (LC)
  • Bank payment obligation
  • Investment insurance (correct)
  • Supply chain financing

What is the primary reason why a seller may request cash in advance?

<p>To avoid credit risk (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of cash in advance payment method for the seller?

<p>Reduced risk of non-payment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following trade services products is not a form of trade finance?

<p>Cash in advance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why may buyers not want to continue importing goods if they are required to make cash in advance payments?

<p>Because they can turn to other suppliers offering better terms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between cash in advance and open account payment methods?

<p>The timing of payment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of a documentary collection over a documentary credit?

<p>Lower costs for the seller (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for full security of a documentary collection?

<p>A negotiable bill of lading and consignment to the bank in the importing country (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ICC Uniform Rules for Collections?

<p>To establish guidelines for collections (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a documentary credit or letter of credit?

<p>To balance risks between buyers and sellers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for payment in a documentary credit?

<p>Submission of certain documents in a certain form (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of the seller stipulating that documents be handed over against the buyer's acceptance of a bill of exchange or signature on a promissory note?

<p>The seller can discount the bill or note for immediate payment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of a documentary credit over a documentary collection?

<p>Greater payment security for the seller (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the bank in a documentary collection?

<p>To manage the document-handling process (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of the Convention's provisions?

<p>To all contracts of multimodal transport falling within its provisions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the UNCTAD's Committee on Shipping in 1986?

<p>It instructed the secretariat to elaborate model provisions for multimodal transport documents (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the basis for the UNCTAD/ICC Rules for Multimodal Transport Documents?

<p>The Hague/Visby Rules and existing documents such as the FBL (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the UNCTAD/ICC Rules for Multimodal Transport Documents enter into force?

<p>1 January 1992 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the joint UNCTAD/ICC working group's meetings?

<p>The preparation of the UNCTAD/ICC Rules for Multimodal Transport Documents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the UNCTAD/ICC Rules for Multimodal Transport Documents and the UN Convention on International Transport of Goods?

<p>The UNCTAD/ICC Rules were created pending the entry into force of the UN Convention (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the URDG 758?

<p>To provide a clearer and more comprehensive set of rules for demand guarantees (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ISBP 745?

<p>To provide guidance to documentary credit examiners and practitioners (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can the ISBP 745 change the UCP 600 rules for Letters of Credit?

<p>No, the ISBP 745 cannot change the UCP 600 rules (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the latest and most comprehensive guide to handling and examining trade documents under Letters of Credit?

<p>ISBP 2013 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the revised ISBP 2013 published by the ICC?

<p>June/July 2013 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is notable about the revised ISBP 2013 guide?

<p>It is a substantial update to the former version with new interpretations and new chapters (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the standard format for purchase/sale agreement in the banking system?

<p>To protect the interests of clients and mitigate risks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the contract considered less important in the case of LC?

<p>Because the terms and conditions are expected to be in the LC itself (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for the limited use of standard sales/purchase contract in Bangladesh?

<p>Due to the widespread use of documentary credit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following countries is NOT a signatory to the UN Vienna Convention?

<p>Bangladesh (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Bangladesh Bank under the FERA, 1947?

<p>To regulate all kinds of foreign exchange dealings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the circulars/guidelines issued by the Bangladesh Bank?

<p>To regulate trade payment and financing activities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the FERA, 1947?

<p>To maintain the proper accounting of foreign currency receipts and payments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many sections are there in the FERA, 1947?

<p>27 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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