Problems on Letter of Assignment

LC VIEWS - Single Window Q&A No. 146 - Jun 7, 2009

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Question from S.M.:
Is there any obligation on the part of the advising or nominated bank to issue a letter of assignment at the request of the beneficiary of the Documentary Credit?
I shall appreciate your comments on this?
Best regards
S.M.

1st Reply from T.O. Lee:
UCP 600 article 39 says ...
From my experience in handling L/C disputes ...

2nd Reply from T.O. Lee (based on G.R.'s Response):
Dear G. R.,
Thank you for your prompt input from a legal perspective.
I do understand that ...

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