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ICC issues updated guidance paper regarding sanction clauses

12/06/2014

The ICC today issued an updated version of its guidance paper (first issued in 2010) regarding the use of sanction clauses in trade finance instruments such as documentary credits, standby letters of credit and guarantees.

Guidance Paper - Use Of Sanctions Clauses.pdf 


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