DCW Updates
DCW Monthly: June 2025
This month we’re digging into the legal, operational, and regulatory tensions at the core of LC and guarantee practice.
DCW Updates
English Court Rules for Lenders in Russian Aircraft Lessor Policy Claims
In a highly anticipated ruling, the English High Court concluded that AerCap Ireland Limited and other lenders who lost aircraft
DCW LC Statistics
LC Statistics: 1Q25 US Bank LC Issuance
DCW delivers quarterly LC issuance statistics from the top 600 US-based banks. Here’s the latest data for 1Q 2025.
DCW Articles
Inside Ops: Pete DelGrosso on SBLCs and the ISP98 Forms
A simpler, more standardized approach to standbys benefits everyone and the ISP98 Model Forms offer built-in best practices.
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DCW Monthly: June 2025
This month we’re digging into the legal, operational, and regulatory tensions at the core of LC and guarantee practice.
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 Updates
ICC Releases Draft Opinions to be Discussed at August 2025 Session
Three Draft Opinions will be addressed at the next session of ICC Banking Commission’s quarterly discussion of Opinions on
DCW Updates
ICC Adjusts Opinion TA930rev to Conform with Amended Sanctions Guidance
Contemporaneously with its release of its latest Draft Opinions on 6 June 2025, ICC issued a one-page memorandum note regarding
DCW Updates
Weiss Decries US FCC Changes to Screening Standards for LC Issuing Banks
Following response in mid-2024 to proposed changes to its rules regarding letters of credit for recipients of high-cost competitive bidding
DCW Updates
APEC Committed to Adoption of MLETR
At a meeting of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade in Jeju, Republic of Korea, 15-16 May 2025,
DCW Updates
Former Bank Managers Face Charges in Hong Kong Related to False Standby LCs
Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) which previously brought conspiracy charges against two ex-bank managers for their alleged
DCW Updates
ICC Announces Standard API for Attachments of Trade Finance Instruments
Further to a past update on ICC efforts to develop standard API for trade finance instruments in cooperation with SWIFT,
DCW Articles
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 Articles
Under LC Rules, What is a Complying Certification of a Court Order?
Beyond questions on the rule of strict construction of LC terms, the In re Spiegel case should engender a discussion of the requirements of UCP vs. ISP on what certified means with respect to a government or court-issued document.
DCW Updates
DCW Updates
DCW Monthly: June 2025
This month we’re digging into the legal, operational, and regulatory tensions at the core of LC and guarantee practice.
DCW Updates
ICC Releases Draft Opinions to be Discussed at August 2025 Session
Three Draft Opinions will be addressed at the next session of ICC Banking Commission’s quarterly discussion of Opinions on
DCW Updates
ICC Adjusts Opinion TA930rev to Conform with Amended Sanctions Guidance
Contemporaneously with its release of its latest Draft Opinions on 6 June 2025, ICC issued a one-page memorandum note regarding
DCW Updates
Weiss Decries US FCC Changes to Screening Standards for LC Issuing Banks
Following response in mid-2024 to proposed changes to its rules regarding letters of credit for recipients of high-cost competitive bidding
DCW Litigation Digest
DCW Litigation Digest
Majestic Rayon Corp. v. Soho Office Suites, LLC
Landlord sued Lessee for use and occupancy of commercial lease.
DCW Litigation Digest
Bintai Kindenko Pte Ltd. v. Samsung C&T Corp.
On appeal, Court considered whether trial court: erred in holding that Subcontractor/Applicant was contractually precluded from relying on the unconscionability exception; correctly held that Contractor/Beneficiary’s demand was not fraudulent; and erred in declining to discharge the injunction.
DCW Litigation Digest
Tracy v. Surofchek [2025]
Appeal of denied bill of costs obtaining supersedeas LC.
DCW Litigation Digest
Ee Hup Construction Pte Ltd. v. China Jingye Engineering Corp. [2025]
Applicant appealed Singapore trial court decision granting partial injunction on performance bond.
DCW Conference Report
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 Conference Report
November 2024 ICC Banking Commission Meeting: Executive Summary
The ICC Banking Commission conducted its final meeting of 2024 virtually via Teams on 20-21 November. Four separate portions of the event open to Banking Commission members and ICC National Committee representatives took place.
DCW Conference Report
2024 Americas LC Law Summit: Executive Summary
For the 25th consecutive year, the Institute of International Banking Law & Practice conducted its one-day Letter of Credit Law Summit. This Executive Summary provides an overview of topics discussed and debated at the conference hosted by Hogan Lovells in New York and conducted as a hybrid event.
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
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
DCW Scam Survey
Woori Bank Subsidiary Investigating Confirmed Fraud Allegations
Following Woori Bank’s publication of a financial incident disclosure that its subsidiary in Indonesia has confirmed fraud allegations involving
DCW Scam Survey
Choksi Arrested, but Extradition to India on Hold
Following a request from India for Mehul Choksi’s extradition, Belgium arrested the fugitive former diamond trader on 12 April