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.
Exploring the steps and considerations for banks to effectively navigate the complexities of true sale unfunded risk participation, identifying product and regulatory nuances, and understanding practical applications through use case scenarios.
BAFT responds to US regulatory proposal "Basel Endgame" on capital requirements, emphasizing fair treatment for trade finance.
For the 24th consecutive year, the Institute of International Banking Law & Practice conducted its one-day Americas Letter of Credit Law Summit.
this has links to Feb 2023 DCW item on EU capital requirements
EU Parliament may keep trade finance instruments' CCF at 20% instead of 50%. Trade specialists urge caution; Cazenove of Societe Generale warns against potential risks to corporates and economies.
Proposed EU Capital Requirements Regulation changes may raise credit conversion factor for standby letters of credit. Limited data suggests low default rates. Banks issue standbys for fees, and despite credit risk, many expire unused.
According to published reports, the EU appears to be on a path for abandoning a planned tenet of Basel reforms
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