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Literal translation (USA).

(First reference: https://www.xing.com/app/forum?op=showarticles;id=7442976 )

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pparently, the espression is also usAed in the UK:
... the corporate customer draws a bill of exchange that is accepted by the bank .... A surety bond which acts as a written guarantee that a trade contract will ... A specialised entity or bank that purchases trade receivables at .... FSA authorisation can be checked on the FSA’s Register at: www.fsa.gov.uk/register.
www.lloydstsbcorporatemarkets.com/glossary/tradefinance.asp

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I just notice typos within my posting, sorry:

"pparently, the espression is also usAed in the UK:"

should read:
"Apparently, the expression is also used in the UK:"