Tr@de Finance for Practitioners 2026

Trade finance never stands still. Keeping up with new developments, however, can be difficult in an already busy working day. ICC Austria's Tr@de Finance for Practitioners has therefore been redesigned to fit today's working reality: compact, practical and globally accessible. Spread over four consecutive afternoons, each session focuses on a dedicated topic and can be booked individually, allowing you to choose exactly the subjects most relevant to your day-to-day work.
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ICC Banking Commission - Technical Advisory Briefing No. 15
Force Majeure under documentary credits subject to UCP 600

The ICC Banking Commission Technical Advisory Briefing No15 provides welcome clarity on one of the most frequently discussed topics in documentary credits.

Key takeaways: Force majeure applies only if a bank's own operations are interrupted by events beyond its control. Delays in document transport or disruptions affecting beneficiaries do not extend presentation deadlines if banks remain open.
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ICC Banking Commission - Technical Advisory Briefing No. 16
Third party documents: usage, examination and acceptance under UCP 600

Under UCP 600, third-party documents are generally acceptable, except drafts, unless the credit or UCP 600 specify otherwise. Beneficiaries should verify documentary credit requirements to avoid discrepancies.

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The new ICC Arbitration Rules 2026

On 1 June 2026 the new ICC Arbitration Rules have officially entered into force. Designed to streamline proceedings and respond to the realities of modern international disputes, the new Rules are set to shape ICC arbitrations for years to come.

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>> The 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules: The New Architecture by Georges Affaki