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This month we’re digging into the legal, operational, and regulatory tensions at the core of LC and guarantee practice.
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.
Seeking to capitalize on recent meetings with high level officials of Russia and following a July 2024 session of the
Ethiopia’s central bank’s simultaneous announcement and roll out of major foreign exchange reforms on 29 July 2024 caught
Saudi IT firm, Al Moammar Information Systems Company (MIS), obtained a SAR 252 million (USD 67m) financing facility from Riyad
Five draft opinions – some garnering much more attention than others – were finalized in an ICC Banking Commission quarterly discussion session
Following the discussion of ICC Opinions on 2 July 2024, updates on other ICC Banking Commission projects were given. ICC
Upon request of its customer, Lummus Technology Heat Transfer B.V., Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank issued a letter
In an attempt to clarify aspects of UCP600 Article 10, the ICC Banking Commission has issued its 10th Technical Advisory
On 24 June 2024, the European Union adopted its 14th round of sanctions (EU Regulation 2024/1745), amending EU Regulation
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