What is UCPDC 600 UCPDC 600 is the latest version of the rules that govern letters of credit transactions worldwide. UCPDC 600 is prepared by International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICC) Commission on Banking Technique and Practice. Its full name is 2007 Revision of Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits, […]
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Examining insurance documents Chapter-15 Examining insurance documents Learning objectives This chapter highlights the requirements when examining documents such as insurance documents or financial, commercial and official documents. By the end of this chapter, you should be able to: ◆◆ understand the key examination criteria for insurance, financial, commercial and other […]
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The role of the ICC and the development of the UCP The role of the ICC and the development of the UCP 2.1 The role of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is the world business organization- a representative, body that speaks with authority on behalf of enterprises from […]
Read moreUCPDC Article 5-7 ARTICLE 5 : Documents V. Goods, Services or Performance Banks deal with documents and not with goods, services or performance to which the credit may relate. ARTICLE 6 : Availability, Expiry Date and Place for presentation a. A credit must state the bank with which it is […]
Read moreUCPDC 600 ARTICLE 36-39 ARTICLE 36 : Force Majeure A bank assumes no liability or responsibility for the consequences arising out of the interruption of its business by Acts of God, riots, civil commotions, insurrections, wars, acts of terrorism or by any strikes or lockouts or any other causes beyond […]
Read moreUCPDC 600 ARTICLE 24 ARTICLE 24: Road, Rail or Inland Waterway Transport Documents A road, rail or inland waterway transport document, however named, must appear to: i. indicate the name of the carrier and: • be signed by the carrier or a named agent for or on behalf of the […]
Read moreUCPDC 600 ARTICLE 22-23 ARTICLE 22 : Charter Party Bill of Lading A bill of lading , however named, containing an indication that it is subject to a charter party (charter party bill of lading), must appear to: i. be signed by: • the master or a named agent for […]
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UCPDC 600 ARTICLE 20-21 ARTICLE 20 : Bill of Lading A bill of lading however named, must appear to: i. indicate the name of the carrier and be signed by: •the carrier or a named agent for or on behalf of the carrier or •the master or a named agent […]
Read moreUCPDC 600 ARTICLE 18-19 ARTICLE 18: Commercial Invoice a. A commercial invoice: i. must appear to have been issued by the beneficiary (except as provided in article 38) ii. must be made out in the name of the applicant (except as provided in article 38 ( g ) ); iii. […]
Read moreUCPDC 600 ARTICLE 15-17 ARTICLE 15:Complying Presentation a. When an issuing bank determines that a presentation is complying, it must honour. b. When a confirming bank determines that a presentation is complying, it must honour or negotiate and forward the documents to the issuing bank. c. When a nominated bank […]
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