Case raises important questions and concerns about a URDG guarantee issuer’s obligations and distinguishing an independent bank guarantee from an escrow account arrangement.
For the 26th consecutive year, the IIBLP conducted its one-day Americas Letter of Credit Law Summit. Held in New York City on 5 November 2025 and hosted by Baker McKenzie, the program was organized as a hybrid event. This Executive Summary provides an overview of key topics discussed and debated.
The ICC Banking Commission held its 2024 Annual Meeting on 9-10 April in-person in Paris and virtually via Teams. An opening session on the ISBP review process was followed by the ICC Official Opinions session. Day 2 featured thematic sessions and the Commission’s semi-annual Plenary Meeting.
In a wide-ranging overview of the documentary credit’s origins to its future viability, David Meynell is laser-focused on making the case that digital technology has thrust documentary credits into a promising new era primed to offer increased efficiency, transparency, and security.
David Meynell and Gary Collyer offer a preview of what the ISBP 821 revision process might look like, including fixing gaps and additional digitalisation enhancements.
Following revision of its Terms of Reference for handling the technical side of its work, the ICC Banking Commission announced the confirmation of Ms. Farideh Tazhibi of ICC Iran and Mr. Jin Saibo of ICC China as Technical Advisors.
The ICC Banking Commission held its 2023 Annual Meeting as a virtual event conducted via the Zoom online platform. An ICC Official Opinion session attracting more than 200 participants took place on 18 April, followed by a Plenary session on 19 April.
