If OBTFCS is installed with external limits, then:

• Following limit details are replicated from external system to OBTFCS:
  • Facility details
  • Liability details
• You can also link global limits as applicable based on the data replicated from external system.
• In case of Batch operation OBTFCS posts the utilization to external limits as Force Post.
• LC/BC/Guarantee contracts can be replicated to external system from OBTFCS through ‘OBTFLMService’.
  • In ELCM system BC/LC/Guarantee contract can be linked as collateral.
  • OBTFCS restricts Cancel/Close/Reverse of Bill/LC which is linked as a collateral at the external system.
  • OBTFCS restricts operations impacting Bill/LC outstanding amount when the outstanding amount goes below the contribution amount.
• OBTFCS system can release the Earmarking done by an External system through the utilization request sent from OBTFCS to external limits.
  • Enable the flag “Release ELCM Earmarking” at Trade Finance Bank Preference Maintenance.
  • OBTFCS system captures the earmarking details from the external system through the service – OBTFIFService and Operation – CreateLmtEARDtls.
  • OBTFCS posts the utilization request to external limits with Block reference number to release the earmarking.

Along with this user manual, you may also refer the following related resource for detailed Parties Limit flow:

• Bills and Collections User Guide - Section ‘Limit’
• Islamic Bills and Collections User Guide - Section ‘Limit’
• Letters of Credit User Guide- Section ‘Parties Limits’
• Islamic Letters of Credit User Guide - Section ‘Parties Limits’