In Memoriam: James Barnes
The trade world was saddened by the news of the loss of one of our own: Jim Barnes. Below are
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DCW Updates
Singapore Court Affirms Judgment, Rejects Applicant’s ISP98 Arguments
In DJY v. DJZ[[1]] involving a standby letter of credit, the Appellate Division of Singapore’s High Court dismissed
DCW Updates
2025 ICC Trade Register Released
On 4 November 2025, ICC announced availability of its 2025 Trade Register. First produced in 2010, the ICC Trade Register
DCW Conference Report
October 2025 ICC Banking Commission Meeting
The ICC Banking Commission’s quarterly meeting, held via Zoom on 21 October 2025, discussed six draft opinions, the status of Technical Advisory Briefings, a call for comments on the future of UCP and ISBP, and the emergence of stablecoin as relates to ICC rules and digital trade law.
ICC Draft Opinion TA949 (2025)
Surrendered Bills of Lading
Excerpted from the DCW Executive Summary of the 2025 ICC Banking Commission Meeting ICC Draft Opinion TA949 Dealing with a
DCW Updates
Singapore Court Upholds Running Account Despite Sham Deals
When businesspeople engage in mutual business dealings and loans to each other under multiple corporate entities they operate but their
DCW Conference Report
2025 London Trade Finance Compliance Annual Meeting: Executive Summary
The Institute of International Banking Law & Practice conducted its one-day London Trade Finance Compliance Annual Meeting, 30 September 2025. This summary provides an overview of topics discussed and debated by leading professionals at the program hosted by Stephenson Harwood as a hybrid event.
DCW Updates
Latest TABs Address Confirmation, Procedure for Payment under UCP600
In the latest rollout of its Technical Advisory Briefings (TABs), the ICC Banking Commission has issued TAB No. 13, “Confirmation
DCW Updates
ICC Releases Draft Opinions Slated for October 2025 Meeting Agenda
Six Draft Opinions will be addressed at the next session of ICC Banking Commission’s quarterly discussion of Opinions on
DCW Updates
Judgments Issued in Massive Fraudulent Nickel-Trading Scheme
In two judgments issued concurrently on 29 July 2025, the High Court of Singapore has ordered nine former employees of
DCW Updates
ICC Banking Commission Conducts Strategic Meeting
ICC Banking Commission meets in Singapore to discuss UCP revision, Basel III advocacy, ICC Trade Register expansion, and digital trade finance.
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 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