Sanctions

Empower the AML Officer

Someone recently asked me "if you had one wish (in the AML world), what would you fix?" ... and

Trend 5: The Sanctions Challenge

What to Watch For: Six Trends in Letter of Credit Practice (2012)

Looking back at Professor James E. Byrne's 6 predictions for LCs in 2012 - see how they hold up.

What We Can Learn From the Kuvera Resources v. JPMorgan Chase Bank Case

Learnings and reflections from the Kuvera Resources v. JPMorgan Chase appeal from 2023.

Preventing the Trade of Weapons to Myanmar

Exploring measures to prevent illicit arms trade to Myanmar. Learn about evasion techniques, global sanctions, and recommendations for maritime companies and financial institutions. Trade compliance in the aftermath of the Myanmar coup.

The Celestial Case: Does the UK Regulation Render Confirmer’s Payment Illegal?

To What Extent is a Confirming Bank’s Undertaking Independent of the Issuing Bank’s Undertaking to the Beneficiary?

Confirmation to any modern-day documentary credit is an essential risk mitigation tool for a beneficiary that enables it to deal