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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UCP 600 Discrepancy Checklist (PDF)
A simple and practical reference for bank trade operations teams. Download below. Non members: Join our free mailing list to
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DCW: Most Read in 2025
Since going fully online in May 2024, DCW has seen significant growth. The addition of eBooks, CPDs, an expanded archive,
October 2025
DCW Monthly: December 2025
As the year draws to a close, this month’s DCW focuses on the issues likely to carry into 2026.
DCW Articles
Views on ICC Opinion TA954
Because standbys and demand guarantees often contain automatic extension clauses, ICC Opinion TA954 offers important lessons for practice and the need for sound drafting of such clauses.
DCW Updates
Australia Progresses toward MLETR Implementation
The Australian Standing Council of Attorneys-General (SCAG) issued a Communique on 14 November 2025 on a range of agreed issues,
DCW Updates
Egypt Sets Mandatory Date for Air Cargo Import Requirements
The Egyptian Customs Authority has formally announced that the mandatory application of the Advance Cargo Information (ACI) system for air
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
In Memory of James G. Barnes
I had the privilege of knowing Jim, or “Dr. Barnes” as he was respectfully called, for almost 40 years. We
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 Updates
New York Governor Signs Bill, Updating State’s UCC
Further to prior reporting and analysis in DCW, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law updates to New York’
DCW Litigation Digest
Luoyang Aviation Construction Co. v. Korea Kookmin Bank [2023]
Case heard by China's Supreme People’s Court deals with questions regarding alleged fraud and the nature of a transferable credit under UCP600 Article 38.
