If OBTF is installed with external limits, then:

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