1.4 Process Commissions and Charges
In the LC module, the method of collecting commissions and levying charges is flexible. Commissions can be collected for the initiation and amendment events of an LC. The definition of commission rules facilitate the uniform and efficient application of commission across all LCs processed under a product.
Commissions can be collected in advance or in arrears, periodically or non-periodically. You can choose to accrue commissions at a regular frequency (daily, monthly, quarterly, half-yearly or annually). Similarly, the frequency of liquidation of periodic commission can be varied. In Oracle Banking Trade Finance various charges such as handling charges, SWIFT charges, etc. can be processed.
The commissions and charges can be collected from any party, and if necessary, debited from a receivable account and liquidated subsequently.
Parent topic: An overview of Letters of Credit