Thursday, 21 August 2014

The Value Of A SBLC In High Finance

By Deanne Shepard


Entrepreneurs hoping to expand their business entities, buyers wishing to purchase inventory for rapid turn-over, or contractors hoping to make a deal may need a significant amount of working capital. Venture capital is one possible source. This is money put up for a start-up or expansion by people or financial entities who receive company stock or part ownership in return. Those who don't wish to give up their controlling interest in their company may prefer a SBLC instead.

The ins and out of domestic and international finance are complex. Banks, pension funds, hedge funds, insurance companies, and other big players in the world of finance move huge amounts of money around. Understanding this process is not really necessary for those who have personal portfolios.

The reputation of the bank or financial entity issuing the Letter of Credit (LC) is the backing for the document. In itself, a LC has no value. The transaction is similar to having a co-signer on a mortgage or a car loan - only on a much larger scale. In both instances, the backer hopes never to be called on to repay a loan or fulfill the terms of a contract.

Only the soundest of companies could persuade a financial entity to back them in this way. Posts online say that this process is used rarely and that it can be a front for scammers. Other websites present opportunities for those seeking financial backing, promising that their experts can make the transaction profitable and safe.

Another term that should be understood is 'private placement'. Securities like stocks, bonds, and/or promissory notes may be offered to selected investors privately, as opposed to a 'public offering' which invites all investors engaged in the market. The securities involved may represent public companies, but the 'invitation only' sale is not regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission under its general rules.

When things are done on an international scale, it's even more complicated. For example, there is a lot of wealth in the United Arab Emirates, a Middle Eastern country made up of seven emirates (principalities) headed by powerful families. One of the emirates in this federation is Dubai, a name familiar to many of us. Wealth of this kind can invest in private offerings or attract investors to its projects.

This is high finance far beyond the scope of most people in the world. However, like any investment, there is risk involved. It's possible to win big, but there's also a lot to lose. Risk is heightened when international laws and regulations come into play.

Unless you have ten million - billion, trillion - dollars to invest, you won't need to worry about a Stand By Letter of Credit. However, if you like following world finance, you may want to learn more about the process. It would make a good plot element for a novel, too. Wily scam artists, rich innocents, and the smart lawyer that saves the day and/or gets a fabulous pay-off: sounds like a bestseller.




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