This month, DCW unpacks the legal and practical shifts reshaping trade finance interpretation. Why are ICC Opinions becoming increasingly scarce?
Writing as a trade finance professional with a long background in the business, Dave Meynell offers his personal views on factors contributing to the sharp reduction in ICC Official Opinions issued over the past several years.
With the causation defence being increasingly engaged in misdelivery cases, there is a great deal for banks and shipowners to learn from The “Maersk Katalin” case.
Those who forget the lessons of history are condemned to repeat them. Trade finance frauds are no exception. Lessons from Solo Industries, Credit Agricole v. PPT, and practical advice for trade financiers.
Stung by the massive letter of credit scandal committed against Punjab National Bank (Feb 2018 DCW 44), India’s central
At the IIBLP’s 2022 Annual LC Survey – West conference (18-19 May), delegates were asked about the general frequency in which their bank issues standbys allowing for documents to be presented electronically. Here, Buddy Baker of Goldman Sachs Bank comments on the poll results.
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In a crude oil transaction, a bank issuing an LC accused the buyer of fraud, leading to dishonor of the LC; however, the court ruled in favor of the seller...
Russell Hearld of Sugar Land, Texas, has been sentenced for wire fraud related to a scam involving a standby letter of credit.
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