ICC Austria & EBRD TFP Case Studies on Documentary Credits & Bank Guarantees Masterclass

This two-day master class is designed for experienced trade finance professionals dealing with complex or unusual cases involving documentary credits and bank guarantees. Participants are invited to submit their own real-world cases and work in small groups to analyse challenges, draft solutions, and compare their results with those proposed by leading international experts.

19 + 20 November, Vienna
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Sustainable Trade Finance: From Ambition to Application

The International Chamber of Commerce’s newly released 2025 Principles for Sustainable Trade Finance (PST framework) represent a significant step toward a more structured and comprehensive sustainability framework in trade finance.

ICC is calling for industry feedback through 5 September 2025. This is a unique opportunity to help shape what qualifies as sustainable trade in global markets. Your input is needed & welcome!

>>> Download ICC Principles for Sustainable Trade Finance - Wave 2

Consolidated ICC Guidance on the use of Sanctions Clauses in Trade Finance-Related Instruments Subject to ICC Rules

The use of clauses in relation to trade, economic or financial sanctions or embargos (“sanctions”) in trade finance-related instruments that are subject to the rules drafted by the ICC Banking Commission (“ICC rules”), stating banks’ intention to comply with sanctions regulations, has become a problematic issue for banks involved in trade finance transactions, including, particularly, irrevocable, independent documentary and standby letters of credit, demand guarantees and counter-guarantees.

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ICC Dispute Resolution Statistics 2024

Austria was chosen as the seat of arbitration in 11 new ICC Arbitration cases in 2024, placing it among the top 20 globally. Austrian parties were involved in 16 cases, reflecting our strong and steady presence in cross-border proceedings.

With sincere appreciation & Dankeschoen to all members of the Austrian Arbitration Committee for their ongoing commitment and expertise.

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