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ICC Opinions: Why has Usage Reduced?
Writing as a trade finance professional with a long background in the business, Dave Meynell offers his personal views on factors contributing to the sharp reduction in ICC Official Opinions issued over the past several years.

Simple Documentary Credit Format
In the fourth instalment of his DCW article series on major issues surrounding potential revision of UCP, ICC Banking Commission Senior Technical Advisor Dave Meynell reinforces the case for simple documentary credits and offers tips on how to construct them.
ICC Revises Guidance on Use of Sanctions Clauses
Stemming from Kuvera Resources Pte Ltd. v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. where the High Court of Singapore determined that
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. Manila Branch v. China National Electric Engineering Co., Ltd. & Bank of Jiangsu [2023]
Disputes over Independent Guarantee Fraud, Independent Guarantee Payment, and Improper Dishonor
Will A Model SBLC Form Energize eUCP Use?
Energy LEAP, an organization comprised of energy trading, service and association entities, drafted and released wording in April 2023 for

Presentation Period Rules Unnecessary, Old Fashioned and Must Go
UCP Revision – Hot Topics from Practitioners! DCW is pleased to announce a new section of the journal where experienced practitioners





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.