DCW maintains a list of recently-decided court cases involving commercial letters of credit, standby LCs, demand guarantees, and other trade
This month, we sort through some of the big questions shaping LC practice today. Is it time to rewrite UCP
Following his writing in the past two editions of DCW, Robert Parson examines legal developments on sanctions and sanctions clauses that have arisen in courts recently and implications for LC practice.
Alignment between UK Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 and MLETR. Criteria for electronic trade document reliability, the Act's impact on eUCP, and systems for digitising trade.
Explore ISP98's evolution and global impact on standby LCs - 25 years on. Discover its unique features, comparisons with UCP 600 & URDG 758, and the challenges users face.
ISP98 Rule 1.02: Relationship to Law and Other Rules
The silent confirmation market is still active and prevalent for LCs in Asian countries as silent confirmation is one of the means for a beneficiary to mitigate issuing bank and country risk when it does not want other banks to confirm its credit.
The evolution from traditional paper Bills of Lading to electronic formats, detailed in ICC Opinion TA.929, reflects a seismic shift; as eB/Ls gain traction through digital platforms like Bolero and pioneering blockchain technology, legal recognition and harmonization lag.
Explore Tuvalu's journey towards digital transformation in international trade. Learn how UNCITRAL, in collaboration with global partners, supports legal reforms. Tuvalu adopts the UNCITRAL Electronic Transactions Bill, aligning with global standards for electronic commerce.
Creditworthiness and reliability are foundational to letters of credit. By substituting the creditworthiness of the issuing bank for that of
Despite established rules like the eUCP and eURC, the practical implementation of electronic presentations lags. Except perhaps via email and Fax...
-- link to Kuvera case
Exploring measures to prevent illicit arms trade to Myanmar. Learn about evasion techniques, global sanctions, and recommendations for maritime companies and financial institutions. Trade compliance in the aftermath of the Myanmar coup.
Due to its efficiency, convenience, and absence of any geographical restrictions, the electronic insurance policy has become wildly prevalent around the globe.
Confirmation to any modern-day documentary credit is an essential risk mitigation tool for a beneficiary that enables it to deal
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