Unassignable Guarantees & Applicable Law

Banks are often advised by their lawyers to issue a demand guarantee with the condition that it is unassignable and subject to local law. If the beneficiary submits its demand but wants to assign the proceeds to its creditor, can the bank pay the creditor? This question was taken up at the IIBLP’s 2026 Guarantee & Standby Forum in Singapore.

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