DCW maintains a list of recently-decided court cases involving commercial letters of credit, demand guarantees, and other trade finance instruments.
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The current version of Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits (UCP600) sets forth consistent rules and practices for letters of credit established by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). However, despite its standardized guidelines, conflicts arise between the interpretation of these rules and the format of SWIFT MT700 messages used in opening credits, leading to significant challenges for both exporters and importers in international trade.
One of the key points of conflict lies in the presentation period stipulated by these rules. The contrast between the UCP600 provisions and the SWIFT MT700 format often leads to confusion regarding the timeframe within which documents must be presented for payment or negotiation under LCs. This confusion can result in delays, disputes, and financial losses for traders.
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In the first of his series of DCW articles on major issues surrounding potential revision of UCP, ICC Banking Commission Senior Technical Advisor Dave Meynell examines the concept of negotiation.
Letter of credit cases can reveal a great deal about how the industry's practice rules and standards are viewed and interpreted by the courts.
In addition to treatment of two ICC Draft Opinions, highlighting the first day of the next ICC Banking Commission Meeting
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