Case raises important questions and concerns about a URDG guarantee issuer’s obligations and distinguishing an independent bank guarantee from an escrow account arrangement.
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.
Two Indian banks which lost funds nearly a decade ago from fraudulently obtained letters of credit and non-payment of loans
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.
Expressing concern that ongoing global conflicts have increased the prospects of cybersecurity attacks directed at the US financial sector, the
Two divisions within the US Department of the Treasury took coordinated steps on 6 June 2025 to counteract Iranian operations
Following his writing in the past two editions of DCW, Robert Parson examines legal developments on sanctions and sanctions clauses that have arisen in courts recently and implications for LC practice.
DCW Recap of Arnold & Porter Webinar From primarily a US perspective, legal professionals from Arnold & Porter and a
Seeking to further eliminate options for Russia’s use of the international financial system, the US Treasury’s Office of
For the 25th consecutive year, the Institute of International Banking Law & Practice conducted its one-day Letter of Credit Law Summit. This Executive Summary provides an overview of topics discussed and debated at the conference hosted by Hogan Lovells in New York and conducted as a hybrid event.
Conducted by the American Bar Association and the American Bankers Association (ABA), the 36th annual ABA/ABA Financial Crimes Enforcement Conference took place 8-9 October 2024 in Arlington, Virginia.
The “Dark Fleet” exposes financial institutions to sanctions violations, lawsuits, and losses. Learn how to mitigate these hidden risks.
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.
English Court of Appeal (Civil Division) reversed trial judgments in favour of standby beneficiaries.
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