This month we’re exploring where traditional instruments meet modern LC practice, focusing especially on the complications surrounding drafts and
For the 7th year, the Institute of International Banking Law & Practice conducted its one-day Americas Trade Finance Compliance Annual Meeting. This summary provides an overview of topics discussed at the conference hosted by S&P Global on 2 April 2025 in New York and conducted as a hybrid event.
The ICC has neither accepted the draft as a standard requirement, nor have they been successful in casting it out from LC practice. This article is an attempt to resolve the confusion and place bills of exchange laws and the UCP in their proper perspectives.
In AXA v. Chiu Teng, Singapore’s top court confirms liability under a performance bond absent a prior ruling or admission of breach. The case highlights the importance of precise drafting and reinforces the binding nature of bond terms over labels like “guarantee” or “on-demand.”
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