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.
In addition to treatment of two ICC Draft Opinions, highlighting the first day of the next ICC Banking Commission Meeting
In a development related to past reporting of standby and bond usage at the municipal level in Canada, the Canadian
White Rock, an insurance solutions provider owned by Aon, filed a lawsuit on 27 August 2024 against China Construction Bank
A free webinar, offered by the Association of Trade Finance Compliance Professionals (ATFCP), will discuss the latest developments in global
Two Draft Opinions will be addressed at the next session of ICC Banking Commission’s quarterly discussion of Opinions on
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Expressing concern that a poorly constructed definition of trade finance could cause unintended negative consequences for the business, the ICC
Debate persists on when an independent undertaking is issued: upon leaving the issuer’s control or only when advised to the beneficiary. Various rules clarify issuance timing.
On 15 Feb 2023, DCSA members pledged to issue 50% of bills of lading (B/Ls) electronically by 2028 and 100% by 2030, aiming to cut costs and boost global trade.
The Bank of England reversed its plan to raise trade finance capital requirements from 20% to 50%, aligning with the EU approach but raising insurance-related requirements.
Beneficiary presented late shipment documents under an LC. The issuing bank deducted penalties without a refusal notice, raising debate on clause 47A-7, UCP 600, and consent.
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