Debate persists on when an independent undertaking is issued: upon leaving the issuer’s control or only when advised to the beneficiary. Various rules clarify issuance timing.
When issuing banks insert complex reimbursement terms and self-serving conditions into their credits, it distorts the purpose of the product, causes problems for confirming banks, and drives exporters away from using LCs.
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.
Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have led to major disruptions in global trade routes. With increased criminal activity and reduced visibility, banks are under increased pressure to meet sanctions and counter terrorism requirements.
Balancing wonder with accessibility is vital for innovation and ethical use of trade tech, especially as advancements transform trade finance, making it more efficient and secure.
Letters of credit represent the bulk of trade services offered by banks in Bangladesh and the country’s tense governmental transition has been closely watched by the industry. In this article, Bangladesh's political and economic challenges and their impact on trade are considered.
Exploring the steps and considerations for banks to effectively navigate the complexities of true sale unfunded risk participation, identifying product and regulatory nuances, and understanding practical applications through use case scenarios.
Fraud prevention is a crucial pursuit, but is an interim/hybrid solution requiring a beneficiary’s bank to vouch for the beneficiary the answer? Or does it introduce added risks?
ICC TAB 9 points out that there is a risk of documents being presented to more than one bank at the same time, especially under an LC that is freely negotiable, but it stops short of making any recommendations for avoiding this risk. Here’s my suggestion.
