Q3 2025 CPD Certificates Available
DCW members earn CPD credit each quarter. Following the first certificate released earlier this year, your Q3 2025 certificate is
DCW Scam Survey
Three Sentenced to Prison in Standby LC Scam
Roy Johannes Gillar of Las Vegas, Harold Mignott of Voorhees, New Jersey, and Jerrid Douglas, of Freehold, New Jersey received prison sentences of six years, three years, and 45 months respectively, for their actions in a USD 1 million “upfront-fee” scheme which defrauded victims.
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LCs That Contain a Law and Jurisdiction Clause
Given the success of practice rules and banks’ ability to more readily find resources for the proper interpretation of the rule sets, does it not make sense to avoid inclusion of a governing law or jurisdiction clause?
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2025 Singapore Guarantee & Standby Forum: Executive Summary
For the 18th consecutive year, IIBLP conducted its Guarantee & Standby Forum for the Singapore trade finance market. Held on 19 May 2025 and hosted by S&P Global, the program was organized as a hybrid event. This Executive Summary provides an overview of topics discussed and debated.