October 2025
DCW Monthly: January 2026
We start 2026 with a focus on how courts, technology, and compliance realities are testing frameworks that were largely built
328 articles
DCW Updates
MUFG Manila Issues Standbys Supporting Renewable Energy Projects
Following official launch of its sustainable trade solutions in the Philippines in November 2025, MUFG Bank, Manila Branch has issued
DCW Conference Report
2025 Americas LC Law Summit: Executive Summary
For the 26th consecutive year, the IIBLP conducted its one-day Americas Letter of Credit Law Summit. Held in New York City on 5 November 2025 and hosted by Baker McKenzie, the program was organized as a hybrid event. This Executive Summary provides an overview of key topics discussed and debated.
DCW Updates
ICC Clarifies Opinion Withdrawal Process
The ICC Banking Commission has released a Steering Committee Statement to its members and ICC National Committees regarding withdrawal of
DCW Updates
ICC Releases Draft Opinion for January 2026 Session
Just one Draft Opinion will be addressed at the ICC Banking Commission’s next quarterly discussion on 27 January 2026.
DCW Conference Report
2025 Americas Standby & Guarantee Forum: Executive Summary
For the 19th consecutive year, IIBLP conducted its Americas Standby & Guarantee Forum. Held in New York City on 4 November 2025 and hosted by Baker McKenzie, the program was organized as a hybrid event. This Executive Summary provides an overview of key topics discussed and debated.
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