ICC Opinions
ICC Opinions: Why has Usage Reduced?
Writing as a trade finance professional with a long background in the business, Dave Meynell offers his personal views on factors contributing to the sharp reduction in ICC Official Opinions issued over the past several years.
Why So Few ICC Opinions?
In 2022, the ICC Banking Commission began handling and discussing ICC Opinions on a quarterly basis instead of on a
2023 ICC Banking Commission Technical Meeting: Executive Summary
Summary takeaways from the ICC Banking Commission Technical Meeting, 24-25 October 2023.
2023 Americas Annual LC Survey • Executive Summary (Part 1)
For the 31st consecutive year, the Institute of International Banking Law & Practice conducted its Americas Annual LC Survey conference, 8-9 June 2023. This Executive Summary provides an overview of topics discussed and debated by leading professionals at Day 1 of the conference.
ICC Prepares Alignments of ISBP745, eRules
Following its decision to initiate a six-month review of all 140 ICC Opinions issued since formulation of ISBP745 in 2013
ICC Draft Opinions for April 2023 Meeting Released
Two draft opinions, one new and one re-submitted, were released in mid-February to ICC National Committees for review and comment
ICC Draft Opinions Released for January 2023 Discussion
Three Draft Opinions will be addressed at the next session of ICC Banking Commission’s quarterly discussion of Opinions on
ICC Draft Opinion for July 2022 Meeting Released
One Draft Opinion will be discussed at the ICC Banking Commission’s next quarterly virtual meeting in July 2022. The
What Are We Supposed to Do? A Practical Approach to Sanctions Clauses
The position of a banker in the trade finance environment includes trying to reconcile opposite demands of a buyer and a seller.







