eUCP

Originality of Paper and Electronic Documents (Part 4)

In the latest installment of his article series on originality of paper and electronic documents, Pavel Andrle addresses practical use of the current ICC rules and matters he believes need clarified to better facilitate use of electronic records in trade finance.

Revising UCP 600: Weighing the Issues, Merits, and Challenges

In the fifth instalment of his DCW article series on major contemporary issues surrounding documentary credit practice, ICC Banking Commission Senior Technical Advisor Dave Meynell offers his thoughts on the highly-charged question: Is it time for UCP to be revised?

Simple Documentary Credit Format

In the fourth instalment of his DCW article series on major issues surrounding potential revision of UCP, ICC Banking Commission Senior Technical Advisor Dave Meynell reinforces the case for simple documentary credits and offers tips on how to construct them.

eDocuments: how harmonization is driving adoption

Argentine lawyer Jorge Riva highlights how ICC rules are already providing an adequate environment for accommodating electronic means and how intense work continues for expanded use of electronic credits.

2024 ICC Banking Commission Annual Meeting: Executive Summary

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.

Trend 2: Electrification of the LC

What to Watch For: Six Trends in Letter of Credit Practice (2012)

Looking back at Professor James E. Byrne's 6 predictions for LCs in 2012 - see how they hold up.

ISP98: Standby Rules Well-suited for Technological Advancements Then and Now

Dave Meynell and Gary Collyer discuss the suitability of ISP98 standby rules for current trade practices.