Re-Examining the Humei Case and ICC Opinion TA936: Chinese Court Standards for Document Examination under Letters of Credit
This in-depth discussion between two leading figures in the study of LC law & practice is based on an online lecture on 25 February 2024. In their remarks, Saibo JIN and SOH Chee Seng talk about the "thinking" and different methods of analysis adopted by international banking experts.
Getting It Right: Malaysia’s Highest Court Restores Trial Court Decision in UCP600 Case
Maybank gains appeal in Malaysia's Federal Court against Punjab National Bank. The judgment emphasizes compliance with UCP600 in LC matters, affirming the validity of documents and the negotiating bank's right to make advanced payments based on faxed copies.
Bank of China Ltd, Singapore Branch v. BP Singapore Pte Ltd
Bank of China’s fraud lawsuit against BP Singapore over $125M in LC payments tied to non-existent oil survives dismissal. The court found sufficient grounds to proceed on claims of fraud, negligence, and conspiracy—raising the stakes for LC compliance in commodity trades.
Effective Date of Cargo Insurance for Multimodal Transport and Air Transport Shipments
Conflicting interpretations persist over whether insurance documents issued on the actual flight date—but after a transport document’s issuance—are discrepant. This article examines the implications under ISBP 745, UCP600, and CIP Incoterms® 2020, and explains how to avoid costly risk gaps.