US UCC Article 5’s Non-Variable Provisions
How UCC Article 5 governs letters of credit in the US, its non-variable provisions, and the legal nuances that affect issuers and beneficiaries.
When the Beneficiary Bypasses the Nominated Bank
ICC TAB 9 points out that there is a risk of documents being presented to more than one bank at the same time, especially under an LC that is freely negotiable, but it stops short of making any recommendations for avoiding this risk. Here’s my suggestion.
Electronic Presentation of Documents? It’s Already Happening
Despite established rules like the eUCP and eURC, the practical implementation of electronic presentations lags. Except perhaps via email and Fax...
A Thanks to Jim Barnes for His Contributions to the LC Community
Let's hear from some of the LC community as they share memories and stories of their time working
Technical Advisory Briefing #4 on Lost Documents Should Cause Much Relief for Practitioners
The ICC Banking Commission's TAB#4 sheds light on UCP600 Article 35, assuaging concerns about lost documents. The clarification emphasizes the LC issuer's responsibility to honor compliant drawings, even if documents are lost in transit between nominated banks, providing relief to practitioners.
The Problem Is Not with the UCP, It’s with the LCs
Calls to simplify the UCP are nothing new—but are we solving the wrong problem? Buddy Baker argues it’s not the rules that need fixing, but the over-complicated letters of credit themselves. Could a simpler LC structure reduce errors, speed up processing, and cut through the red tape?