Definition for : Forfaiting

Designates a financial instrument whereby an exporter sells a trade receivable it holds on a foreign customer. The transaction is carried out (i) with a discount to the Receivables' Face value, and (ii) Without recourse on the seller of the Receivables.

(See Chapter 22 Shares of the Vernimmen)

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