This workshop looks back at the past 12-18 months to highlight the issues, actions and decisions that have occurred in that time. The world of trade finance is continually evolving and, for banks, it is no longer a simple process of document examination and handling. For corporates, the need for compliant documents to be presented is ever more critical. This workshop will look at best practices that should be adopted when issuing, advising, confirming, amending, presenting and examining documents, and honouring or refusing documents. Its contents will be of interest to Bankers (Trade Finance, Risk Management, Credit Administration, Product, Operations, Customer Services, Legal & Compliance), Importers and Exporters, Shipowners, Logistics and Insurance Personnel, Lawyers and Academics.