Vin O'Brien - Documentary Credit World

What Corporates Wish Their Banks Knew at the Bid Stage

Chris Sandler Apr 21, 2026

DCW Monthly: April 2026

The ICC Banking Commission decided not to revise UCP 600 or ISBP 821. The argument: the rules are fine, what&

Chris Sandler Apr 15, 2026

DCW Updates

Diverse Views Define UCP Revision Voting

There will be no revision of the UCP 600 rules undertaken by the ICC Banking Commission at this time. Additionally,

Christopher Byrnes Apr 15, 2026

Vincent O’BRIEN is Associate Director of IIBLP, Director of ICC UAE, has been a longtime consultant and trainer for EBRD.

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Standby LC

Standby LCs Are Good Business – If You Know What You Are Doing!

Proposed EU Capital Requirements Regulation changes may raise credit conversion factor for standby letters of credit. Limited data suggests low default rates. Banks issue standbys for fees, and despite credit risk, many expire unused.

Vin O'Brien Jan 19, 2023