Document Checking (Con’t)
Too exhaustive checking on immaterial items will carry risks:
- Delay processing turnaround - Dispute - Financial loss - Reputation
2. Merchandise quality i.e. wrong delivery 3. Price Fluctuation
Inspection by own agent or 3rd party (i.e. Societe Generale de Surevillance) Export Quality Control Acts, etc Sale Contact (where possible)
Internal communication to enhance business sense
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Share market information Internal training, seminar
How to control Document Checking Risk? (Con’t)
Adopt different checking standards for different segments of customers / types of transactions
If the bank is not comfortable with customer’s transaction, the bank can choose not to negotiates, or attempt to cause a loss, involving deception