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DCW Monthly: July 2026

Courts have been circling the same idea since 1765: the bank pays unless there is fraud. What they have never

Chris Sandler Jul 21, 2026

DCW Updates

Reimbursing Bank in NY Not Enough for Jurisdiction, Says Court

In a recent complaint filed in New York, a Singapore trading company has asserted that a Bangladesh bank did not

DCW Newsroom Jul 20, 2026

DCW Updates

Unassignable Guarantees & Applicable Law

Banks are often advised by their lawyers to issue a demand guarantee with the condition that it is unassignable and

Christopher Byrnes Jul 20, 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

DCW Updates

Identifying and Overcoming the Risks of Applying UCP to Murabaha LCs

K. Nizardeen Oct 30, 2020