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ICC Initiates Proposal on API Industry Standards for Guarantees & Standbys
On 5 June 2023, the ICC Banking Commission released the findings and proposals of its working group concerning API Industry
Heytex Bramsche GMBH v. Unity Trade Capital Ltd. [2022]
Vessel Owner appealed summary judgment granted to unreimbursed Issuer that alleged misdelivery. -- footnote 4 link to other case?
2023 ICC Banking Commission Annual Meeting: Executive Summary
The ICC Banking Commission held its 2023 Annual Meeting on 18-19 April 2023 via Zoom, and the DCW Executive Summary follows.
Originality of Paper and Electronic Documents (Part 3)
Pavel Andrle's exploration of the originality of paper and electronic documents - Part 3 of a three part series.
2023 Americas Annual LC Survey • Executive Summary (Part 2)
For the 31st consecutive year, the Institute of International Banking Law & Practice conducted its Americas Annual LC Survey conference, 8-9 June 2023.
One Way eUCP’s Aim to Facilitate Electronic Presentation Can Be Advanced
Despite advancements, eUCP has limited use, especially in China. The article discusses the challenges of electronic presentation and underscores the importance of recognizing electronic records on par with paper documents in LC transactions.
Iran, Russia Agree on SWIFT Substitute
With Iranian banks and some Russian banks unable to use SWIFT, the central banks of the two countries signed an
Project Stewart, LLC v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. [2022]
Beneficiary sued Issuer for Wrongful Dishonor.
Modifications and Exclusions of URDG758 Articles in Demand Guarantees
The provisions of URDG can be modified, overridden, or excluded by inserting suitable replacement wording in the text of the guarantee.
No Obstacle to Importing Food from Russia, Says Bangladesh Official
Two dozen unnamed international banks have agreed to confirm LCs supporting grain imports from Russia, according to a 25 Aug
EU Sanctions Sberbank
Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, was designated by the European Union in its seventh package of sanctions against Russian persons
Report: Russia Seeks Reversion to Paper LCs with India
As an alternative to use of SWIFT for the sending of letters of credit, the Bank of Russia and Reserve
