The Institute of International Banking Law & Practice, a non-profit educational and research organization based in the United States, sponsors projects, programs, and publications intended to harmonize letter of credit law and practice.

Since its formation in 1987, the Institute has been a leading force in the LC world. With a range of publications on LCs, standbys, and demand guarantees, as well as commercial fraud, the Institute offers extensive resources in trade finance.

The Institute also regularly brings together leaders of the letter of credit community from banks, law firms, regulatory agencies, importers, exporters, and third party intermediaries in interactive forums around the world designed to foster and promote the exchange of ideas.

• Oct12

  Highlights from Singapore LC Law Summit

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• Oct09

  BAFT Releases Anti Money Laundering Paper

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• Oct03

  Official Interpretations Offer Increased Clarity on ISP98

  A new ISP98 Resource In order to ensure that the International Standby Practices (ISP98) remain current with standards in international standby and...