In Memoriam: James Barnes
The trade world was saddened by the news of the loss of one of our own: Jim Barnes. Below are
Institute of International Banking Law & Practice (IIBLP)
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.
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DCW Litigation Digest
ANZ Bank, Manila Branch v. China National Electric Engineering Co., Ltd. & Bank of Jiangsu [2024]
Retrial application dismissed in case involving a dispute over alleged fraud and application the PRC Independent Guarantee Provisions to a standby LC governed by ISP98.
DCW Articles
Comments on ICC Banking Commission Opinion TA954
The auto-extension clause used in a UCP 600 standby that gave rise to ICC Opinion TA954 illustrates the serious concerns that can emerge when ambiguous wording is inserted in a credit. Li Huang identifies and examines issues to consider.
DCW Conference Report
October 2025 ICC Banking Commission Meeting
The ICC Banking Commission’s quarterly meeting, held via Zoom on 21 October 2025, discussed six draft opinions, the status of Technical Advisory Briefings, a call for comments on the future of UCP and ISBP, and the emergence of stablecoin as relates to ICC rules and digital trade law.
October 2025
Managing Compliance in Defence and Military Goods Financing
This Whitepaper tackles compliance challenges in financing defence and military goods amid rising global tensions. Co-authored by ITFA in partnership with the Centre for Economic Security.
