DCW Monthly: August 2025

From courtrooms in Illinois to conference halls in Singapore, this issue unpacks the rulings, risks, and rule debates in today’

Chris Sandler Aug 14, 2025

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?

Glenn Ransier Aug 14, 2025

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.

Carter Klein Aug 14, 2025

Archive

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August 2025

2025 Singapore Guarantee & Standby Forum: Executive Summary
August 2025

August 2025 ICC Banking Commission Meeting
August 2025

Zimbabwe Businessman Loses Funds in Standby LC Investment Scheme
July 2025

In Memoriam: Pradeep Taneja
July 2025

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July 2025

Calculating Confirmation Fees
July 2025

Company Failed to Prove ‘Asleep at the Wheel’ Director Responsible for Losses
July 2025

New York Regulator Issues Guidance Amid Ongoing Global Conflicts
July 2025

OFAC, FinCEN Actions Target Iran’s Shadow Banking Network
July 2025

Bangladesh’s Mercantile Bank Issues First Blockchain-Enabled Domestic LC
July 2025

New York State Adopts UCC Amendments, New Article 12
July 2025

Singapore Regulator Takes Action against FIs for Serious AML Failings