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
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DCW Updates
Non-Bank LC Issuance: Concerns Linger
Because of widespread interest on the subject, the ICC Banking Commission issued ICC Opinion TA537 (2002) on when a non-bank
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Russian Oil Buyers Unable to Obtain LCs, Banks Back Off
According to multiple trading sources cited by Reuters, at least three major buyers of Russian oil have been unable to open letters of credit from unnamed “Western banks” to cover purchases on 24 February 2022.
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Singapore Banking Community Mourns Loss of De Silva
Singapore Banking Community Mourns Loss of Lionel De Silva
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US Federal Home Loan Banks Release 2021 Data
The US Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLBank) system each released in February 2022 their unaudited financial results for year-end 2021.
DCW Conference Report
January 2022 ABA/ABA Financial Crimes Enforcement Conference: Executive Summary
The American Bar Association and the American Bankers Association (ABA) jointly hosted their 33rd Financial Crimes Enforcement Conference as a virtual event, 11-13 January 2022.
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New SWIFT Changes Built to Support More Precise Usage
A long time banker shares insights on his observations and experiences with the major upgrade to the SWIFT 760 (guarantees/standby LCs) series of message types that took effect in November 2021.
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Lin Named Partner at Rajah & Tann
Singapore attorney Nathanael Lin Named equity Partner at Rajah & Tann and will cover shipping, commodities and trade finance.
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NY Supreme Court Grants Summary Judgment to BNP
The Supreme Court of New York issued decisions granting summary judgment to BNP Paribas for more than USD 46 million plus interest against Natixis.
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ICC Technical Advisory Briefing No. 1 (TAB-1) - on Non-Documentary Conditions
The ICC Banking Commission released its “Technical Advisory Briefing No. 1” on the topic of Non-Documentary conditions in Documentary Credits subject to UCP 600.
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Sri Lanka: Importers now Insisting on Confirmed LCs
As the country’s foreign exchange shortage worsens, regular suppliers of imports who previously extended credit terms are now insisting on confirmed LCs.
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Stevenson Appointed SVP of Trade at BAFT
Longtime trade finance expert Scott Stevenson joined BAFT as Senior Vice President of Trade in 2021.
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Joint Motion for Protective Order Granted in Zions
US Court granted a joint motion for a protective order in breach of contract action Zions v. JPMorgan.