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Richard Barr

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Expertise

My professional expertise is International Banking, concentrating on the areas of Money Transfers/Payment Systems and Int`l Trade Finance. Due to the high amount of travel my job requires, I am competent to give information concerning "Business Travel" as well.

Experience in the area

I have over 18 years of combined Banking/Trade Finance experience. Spreading over 4 continents. Having spent 5 years at Wells Fargo Bank provided me with a solid background in banking. After that, I moved to Israel and worked in Import/Export for 3 Years. Followed by another year as the resident expert in trade finance for the Jerusalem region of a medium sized bank. Capitalizing on my proficiency, I moved into the high-tech world where I remain today as a Business Analyst/Project Manager/Consultant for Payment Systems and Operations Risk.

Education/Credentials

Certificate in Speech Communications, AA in General Business. Both from Mission College, Santa Clara - California. BS in Int''l Business/Bus. Admin. From San Jose State University, San Jose - California

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Saboor Mirza	09/09/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you sir for your kindness.
Saboor Mirza	09/09/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks for prompt reply.
Jerry	05/11/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks Richard.
Mike	02/22/09	10	10	9	10	A very clear and informative response, excellent .....
muhammad	02/13/09	10	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Richard Barr

2009-10-01 Standard commercial practice with respect to shipped goods:

Dear Richard, The shipping terms are goverened by "INCOTERMS" which are defined by the Internation Chamber of Commerce. These INCOTERMS are what you're refering to by asking your question. I've listed

2009-05-07 Terms of sales:

Hi Jerry, I think I'd simplify the terms a little so it would be 50% due on placement of order 50% due prior to EXW EXW is "exworks" Since the buyer is taking full responsibility for shipment. You

2009-04-27 DA or DP:

There are a number of points to consider. Not the least being the payment types available. Here's a short list. A letter of Credit (LC) is an internationally recognized instrument issued by a bank on

2009-04-08 How can I secure my funds when importing from Asia?:

Dear Philip, There are a number of points to consider. Not the least being the payment types available. Here's a short list. A letter of Credit (LC) is an internationally recognized instrument issued

2009-04-02 escrow account:

Dear Marsha, There are a number of points to consider. Not the least being the payment types available. Here's a short list. A letter of Credit (LC) is an internationally recognized instrument issued

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