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DCW Monthly: June 2026

A letter of credit is built on a simple promise: the bank pays on a complying demand, and the underlying

Chris Sandler Jun 17, 2026

DCW Updates

ICC Releases Draft Opinions for July 2026 Discussion

Six Draft Opinions will be taken up by the ICC Banking Commission at its next quarterly Technical Advisory meeting on

Christopher Byrnes Jun 17, 2026

DCW Updates

Versana Expands into LCs

New York-based data and digital infrastructure company Versana announced on 19 May 2026 that it now offers banks the

DCW Newsroom Jun 17, 2026

K. Nizardeen is Vice Chair of the ICC Banking Commission and CEO of Development Bank of Maldives, based in the UAE. A long-standing figure in Middle East trade finance, he splits his time between Dubai and the Maldives.

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DCW Updates

Boxing Day in Dubai

An easy read summary of a conversation between industry heavyweights Robert Parson and Vin O'Brien on practical and legal aspects of bills of lading.

K. Nizardeen Mar 15, 2023

DCW Updates

Islamic Banks and Trade Compliance Expectations

Question: When it comes to Islamic trade finance transactions, are Islamic banks at a higher risk for trade compliance/TBML

K. Nizardeen Dec 24, 2022

Standby LC

Identifying and Overcoming the Risks of Applying UCP to Murabaha LCs

K. Nizardeen Oct 30, 2020