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2025 Americas LC Law Summit: Executive Summary
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.
Managing Compliance in Defence and Military Goods Financing
This Whitepaper tackles compliance challenges in financing defence and military goods amid rising global tensions. Co-authored by ITFA in partnership with the Centre for Economic Security.
Coordinated Effort Needed to Confront Canada/US Fentanyl Flow
A recent article from a Canadian perspective acknowledges that the Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA) faces increased pressure to identify
ATFCP Sanctions & Fraud Webinar Recap
A webinar hosted by the Association of Trade Finance Compliance Professionals (ATFCP) on 28 January 2025 featured particular focus on
World Fuel Services, Inc. v. First Service Bank [2024]
Issuer First Service Bank moved to dismiss wrongful dishonor complaint brought by World Fuel Services.
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.
LEI: a Promising Enabler for Boosting Trade Finance
Particularly crucial for AML and KYC concerns, LEI facilitates faster access to finances for SMEs. Despite ongoing challenges, it is advocated by industry bodies and regulators as a pivotal tool in advancing global trade.
2022 ABA/ABA Financial Crimes Enforcement Conference: Executive Summary
For the first time in three years, the American Bar Association and the American Bankers Association (ABA) hosted their Financial Crimes Enforcement Conference in-person, 5-7 December 2022.
