This month’s edition emphasizes how seemingly small drafting choices and operational decisions can lead to substantial legal and compliance
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
In McNeil & NRM Inc. v. SA Bank Audi France, the court ruled on a dispute over an advance payment guarantee. The case highlights the importance of precise guarantee wording and adherence to standard practices in international transactions.
A 1945 book displays a number of contemporary equivalents to current day trade finance banking practice.
Honour, negotiation, and reimbursement – individually and collectively – are perhaps some of the least understood (or most misunderstood) terms in letter
The position of a banker in the trade finance environment includes trying to reconcile opposite demands of a buyer and a seller.
Pavel Andrle's exploration of the originality of paper and electronic documents - Part 1 of an article series.
Practical challenges and recommendations for financial institutions regarding the monitoring of AIS outages and suspicious vessel activity EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The
A conviction by a Danish court for violating EU sanctions against Syria has underscored the knowledge governments expect of companies of the end destination of their products.
Singapore's TradeTrust, developed by IMDA, integrates global standards, UNCITRAL's MLETR, and blockchain, allowing verification of electronically issued documents for global trade.
Practical advice for modifying and excluding UCP600 articles in commercial letters of credit.
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.
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