At its first quarterly discussion session of 2026 on 27 January, the ICC Banking Commission finalized ICC Opinion TA958rev. It
Following its January 2026 quarterly discussion session, the ICC released on 11 February 2026 results and points of analysis from
The article “My Take on the Need for ICC Interpretation of UCP 600 Article 35” by Pavel Andrle (Oct 2020
Following release of a US Government joint advisory document, “Guidance to Address Illicit Shipping and Sanctions Evasion Practices”, one prominent trade finance specialist reviews its key elements and collects feedback from fellow bankers on what it means for practice.
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.
Certain banks issuing standby letters of credit subject to ISP98 (or demand guarantees subject to URDG758) have been including “Pay
Within the ambit of trade finance is found a broad range of products and solutions that support global trade and its growth. This article discusses Receivables Purchase, a method of financing different from traditional lending, and financing linked to documentary credits.
Calls to simplify the UCP are nothing new—but are we solving the wrong problem? Buddy Baker argues it’s not the rules that need fixing, but the over-complicated letters of credit themselves. Could a simpler LC structure reduce errors, speed up processing, and cut through the red tape?
A Singapore court case highlights critical pitfalls in handling demand guarantees. This article unpacks lessons for bankers on documentation, fraud risk, counter-guarantees, and navigating complex cross-border disputes.
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