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DCW Monthly: August 2025
From courtrooms in Illinois to conference halls in Singapore, this issue unpacks the rulings, risks, and rule debates in today’
DCW Articles
LCs That Contain a Law and Jurisdiction Clause
Given the success of practice rules and banks’ ability to more readily find resources for the proper interpretation of the rule sets, does it not make sense to avoid inclusion of a governing law or jurisdiction clause?
August 2025
Automatic Extension LC Issues
The recent case of Illinois DNR v. Regions Bank illustrates the importance of clear wording of automatic extension clauses and issuing banks including a final expiration date in their standbys.
DCW Articles
Charter Party Bill of Lading (CPBL) Operations: Navigating Risks and Mitigation Measures
CPBLs, governed by UCP600 Article 22 and addressed in several ISBP821 paragraphs, are required under credits for certain types of shipments. It is important to appreciate the operational aspects, risks, and risk mitigation techniques of CPBLs.
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DCW Updates
DCW Monthly: August 2025
From courtrooms in Illinois to conference halls in Singapore, this issue unpacks the rulings, risks, and rule debates in today’
DCW Updates
ISBP Revision at a Crossroads
The ICC Banking Commission sent out its comments on ISBP Revision Draft 3 feedback received from 19 ICC National Committees
DCW Updates
Questions about the ICC Opinion Handling Process
The ICC Banking Commission’s “ICC Official Opinion Handling Procedure and Terms of Reference”, last updated in June 2023, sets
DCW Updates
Singapore Court Dismisses Appeal in Circular Oil Trade Case
Banque de Commerce et de Placements S.A. (BCP) of Switzerland has lost its appeal of a High Court of
DCW Updates
UNCITRAL Approves Draft UN Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents
On 14 July 2025, the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) announced its approval of the draft convention
DCW Updates
BAFT Releases Paper on ISO 20022 Migration in Sanctions & Compliance
As the latest installment in its series of papers on the financial industry’s shift to ISO 20022 messaging standards,
DCW Updates
If Requested Copies are not Presented, is It a Discrepancy?
LCs calling for copies and photocopies. Does it make a difference if copies are called for by the applicant compared
DCW Updates
In Memoriam: Fred Miller
Frederick “Fred” Heins Miller, Jr, professor of law at the University of Oklahoma for 45 years, died on 13 February
DCW Articles
DCW Articles
Canadian Supreme Court Confirms Bank Must Refuse LC Payment Due to Fraud
In Eurobank Ergasias S.A. v. Bombardier Inc., the Supreme Court of Canada takes up the fraud exception and whether it applies regarding a demand for payment under a Counter Guarantee.
DCW Articles
A Critical Review of ICC Opinion TA.948
Since a draft was included in the presentation at issue in ICC Opinion TA.948, it prompts important questions about examination not only under UCP but also under bills of exchange law.
DCW Articles
How Secure is Your Security?
A recent Singapore case highlights the potential inherent risks for banks that take credit insurance policies as security.
DCW Articles
Export Controls a Vital Catalyst for WMD Controls
Past experience has shown effective implementation and enforcement of export controls are a key to counteracting WMD programmes.
DCW Conference Report
DCW Conference Report
2025 Singapore Guarantee & Standby Forum: Executive Summary
For the 18th consecutive year, IIBLP conducted its Guarantee & Standby Forum for the Singapore trade finance market. Held on 19 May 2025 and hosted by S&P Global, the program was organized as a hybrid event. This Executive Summary provides an overview of topics discussed and debated.
DCW Conference Report
August 2025 ICC Banking Commission Meeting
The ICC Banking Commission’s quarterly meeting, held via Zoom on 5 August 2025, covered three draft opinions, updates on Technical Advisory Briefings, and the status of the ISBP Revision and ISBP Education Project.
DCW Conference Report
2025 Americas TF Compliance Annual Meeting: Executive Summary
For the 7th year, the Institute of International Banking Law & Practice conducted its one-day Americas Trade Finance Compliance Annual Meeting. This summary provides an overview of topics discussed at the conference hosted by S&P Global on 2 April 2025 in New York and conducted as a hybrid event.
DCW Conference Report
February 2025 ICC Banking Commission Meeting: Executive Summary
The ICC Banking Commission returned to Dubai, UAE, for its 2025 Annual Meeting on 17 February. The one-day event was organized by ICC UAE and hosted by Dubai Chambers. In addition to those participating in-person, others attended virtually.
DCW Updates
DCW Updates
DCW Monthly: August 2025
From courtrooms in Illinois to conference halls in Singapore, this issue unpacks the rulings, risks, and rule debates in today’
DCW Updates
ISBP Revision at a Crossroads
The ICC Banking Commission sent out its comments on ISBP Revision Draft 3 feedback received from 19 ICC National Committees
DCW Updates
Questions about the ICC Opinion Handling Process
The ICC Banking Commission’s “ICC Official Opinion Handling Procedure and Terms of Reference”, last updated in June 2023, sets
DCW Updates
Singapore Court Dismisses Appeal in Circular Oil Trade Case
Banque de Commerce et de Placements S.A. (BCP) of Switzerland has lost its appeal of a High Court of
DCW Litigation Digest
DCW Litigation Digest
Saris v. Flagstar Bank
Plaintiff asserted a claim under Massachusetts’ adoption of UCC Article 5-109 (Fraud and Forgery).
DCW Litigation Digest
Richardson v. Prisoner Transport Services of America
Did the standby LC provide sufficient protection to the judgment creditor?
DCW Litigation Digest
Newman v. HSBC Bank USA, N.A.
Years after Lessees attempted to cancel LC, they sued Successor Bank for conversion, breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and damages.
DCW Litigation Digest
Majestic Rayon Corp. v. Soho Office Suites, LLC
Landlord sued Lessee for use and occupancy of commercial lease.
DCW LC Statistics
DCW LC Statistics
LC Statistics: 3Q24 US Bank LC Issuance
DCW delivers quarterly LC issuance statistics from the top 600 US-based banks. Here’s the latest data for 3Q 2024.
DCW Feature
LC Statistics: 2Q24 US Bank LC Issuance
DCW delivers quarterly LC issuance statistics from the top 600 US-based banks. Here’s the latest data for Q2 2024.
DCW Feature
LC Statistics: 1Q24 US Bank LC Issuance
DCW reports quarterly LC issuance statistics from the top 600 banks headquartered in the U.S.
DCW Scam Survey
DCW Scam Survey
Zimbabwe Businessman Loses Funds in Standby LC Investment Scheme
Although not near as commonplace as in the 1990s, standby letters of credit are still being pitched as investment instruments.
DCW Scam Survey
Securities Commission Issues Order against Operator of Ponzi-like Scheme
In its Decision, Re Cawaling (2025 ABASC 96), the Alberta (Canada) Securities Commission (ASC) has permanently banned a Calgary resident
DCW Scam Survey
Chief Compliance Officer of Fake Bank Pleads Guilty
A 75-year old disbarred attorney and convicted felon from California pleaded guilty in a New York federal court on 10
DCW Scam Survey
Singapore Citizen Implicated in Fraudulent Timber Import Deal
A 67-year-old Singapore citizen was arrested in India on 22 April 2025 for his alleged involvement in a timber import