Silicon Valley Bank
Letters of Credit in U.S. Bank Failures: Possible Outcomes
Creditworthiness and reliability are foundational to letters of credit. By substituting the creditworthiness of the issuing bank for that of
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.
LC Implications from the Fallout of the SVB, Signature Bank Failures
The abrupt mid-March 2023 closures of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank sent shockwaves through the US banking system
NAIC Valuation of Securities (E) Task Force
The NAIC proposed update to their guidelines for removal of an FI on the QUSFI list due to primary regulator announced or taken actions.







