Striking the right balance with cross-border trading
The evaluation of risks in the international trade arena plays a major role in determining the method of payment to be used for settlement between buyer and seller.
It is critical for both buyer and seller to check the creditworthiness and reputability of any new counterparty by obtaining bank reports and requesting trade references.
This can be defined by all risks in the buyer's country, or caused by the buyer's country, which may affect payment by the buyer to the seller.
Country risk comprises political, social and economic components, including:
This is the exposure to a loss caused by:
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