Trade Financing
Import business
Import business is predominantly conducted through Letter of Credit. A letter of Credit (LC) is a written undertaking given by the Bank to a seller / exporter to the effect that the Bank will pay the seller a certain amount stipulated in the LC, provided that the seller complies with the terms and conditions of the LC. The Bank issues the LC mainly under the following contractual concepts:
- Wakala/ Agency contract
- Murabaha / Bai-Muajjal
- Musharaka
Export business