ICC, xung đột Trung Đông… và câu chuyện “luật vẫn là luật” Mấy ngày gần đây, anh em trong nghề trade finance chắc cũng đã đọc qua tài liệu mới của ICC liên quan đến việc áp dụng các quy tắc tài trợ thương mại trong bối cảnh xung đột Trung Đông. Đọc xong, Mr. Old Man có cảm giác khá quen thuộc – không có gì “giật gân”, không có thay … Read More
Sẽ không có chuyện sửa đổi UCP 600… Người làm nghề tín dụng chứng từ vốn đã quen với một “chu kỳ ngầm”: cứ khoảng 10 năm, lại có một phiên bản UCP mới ra đời. Từ những ngày đầu cho đến UCP 600, các lần sửa đổi thường diễn ra theo một nhịp khá đều. Nhưng lần này thì khác. Đã gần 20 năm trôi qua — … Read More
COMMENTS ON DRAFT OPINION (TA949) RELATING TO SURRENDERED BILL OF LADING PRESENTED UNDER LC GÓP Ý DỰ THẢO Ý KIẾN (TA949) LIÊN QUAN ĐẾN SURRENDERED BILL OF LADING XUẤT TRÌNH THEO LC Ngày 17/02/2025 tại Dubai, Ủy ban Ngân hàng ICC (ICC Banking Commission) đã họp để thảo luận Dự thảo Ý kiến TA949 (Draft Opinion TA949) liên quan đến “surrendered bill of lading”¹ (vận đơn đã giao nộp/vận đơn điện giao hàng). Kim … Read More
Direct presentation of documents to an Issuing Bank under a documentary credit subject to UCP 600 ICC Banking Commission Technical Advisory Briefing No. 9 Subject: Direct presentation of documents to an Issuing Bank under a documentary credit subject to UCP 600 20 March 2024 ISSUE When a documentary credit stipulates a nominated bank (which may also be a confirming bank), it is usually expected that presentation of documents will be made to the stated nominated bank. … Read More
Handling of Certificates under Documentary Credits subject to the UCP 600 ICC Banking Commission Technical Advisory Briefing No. 8 Subject: Handling of Certificates under Documentary Credits subject to the UCP 600 28 November 2023 ISSUE Although not a major issue in respect of the preparation and subsequent submission of documents under documentary credits, it is evident, nevertheless, that a lack of general awareness exists in the market for the handling of … Read More
Title of Invoice ICC Banking Commission Technical Advisory Briefing No. 7 Subject: Title of Invoice 6 July 2023 ISSUE It has recently been noted that frequent observations have been made by practitioners, and on social media, as to the types of invoice that are, or are not, acceptable for presentation under a documentary credit. Unfortunately, a number of misinterpretations have been observed. INTRODUCTION … Read More
ICC Guidance Papers ICC Banking Commission Technical Advisory Briefing No. 6 Subject: ICC Guidance Papers 28 February 2023 ISSUE On occasion, the ICC Banking Commission releases Guidance Papers on subjects considered to be of key importance to practitioners. Whilst these have proven to be of great benefit, they are sometimes overlooked or are no longer easily accessible. INTRODUCTION With this in mind, a … Read More
Modifications and Exclusions under Documentary Credits subject to UCP 600 ICC Banking Commission Technical Advisory Briefing No. 5 Subject: Modifications and Exclusions under Documentary Credits subject to UCP 600 7 December 2022 ISSUE It is a fact that a number of documentary credits are issued with a modification or exclusion of one or more of the UCP 600 articles and/or sub-articles. Whilst this is permitted by the content of article … Read More
Reducing discrepancy rates under Documentary Credits ICC Banking Commission Technical Advisory Briefing No. 3 Subject: Reducing discrepancy rates under Documentary Credits 27 June 2022 ISSUE It is estimated that the global percentage of documents refused on first presentation under documentary credits ranges between 65-80%. Whilst this does not necessarily mean that a beneficiary will not receive settlement at all, it is a matter of significant concern … Read More
Meaning of ‘without delay’ in UCP 600 ICC Banking Commission Technical Advisory Briefing No. 2 Subject: Meaning of ‘without delay’ in UCP 600 5 April 2022 ISSUE How should the phrase without delay be interpreted in the context in which it is mentioned in UCP 600? INTRODUCTION Whilst the phrase is used in 4 articles of the UCP 600, no formal definition exists. In practice, relatively few … Read More