August 2026
DCW Monthly: August 2026
Every industry eventually meets the bill for a problem it saw coming and filed away for later. Michael Byrne, IIBLP&
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DCW Profiles
Seeing Trade Finance in a Nuanced Light
Trade Finance Career Spotlights: David Williams As an in-house trade finance lawyer, David Williams has worked on a wide
DCW Profiles
Never Dull, Often Exhilarating: LCs as an Escape Room Puzzle
A Conversation with Marina Zhiltsova Once introduced to letters of credit in her professional work, Marina Zhiltsova, Trade Finance Specialist
July 2026
DCW Monthly: July 2026
Courts have been circling the same idea since 1765: the bank pays unless there is fraud. What they have never
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 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
DCW Updates
China Regulations Primed to Advance Electronic Documents Use
China’s revision of its Maritime Law which took effect 1 May 2026 not only ushered in enhancements of parties’
DCW Updates
India Announces Trade Facilitation Agreements
The Central Bank of India and India Exim Bank announced on 13 July 2026 that they have formulated a Master
DCW Articles
Letter of Credit Fraud
With regard to how fraud may disturb a bank's obligation to honour under an independent undertaking, courts have used various qualifiers to describe the level necessary. In his expansive article, Dr. Alan Davidson explores the concept of "Letter of Credit Fraud" under law and in the courts.
DCW Articles
Surrendered Bills of Lading – Strange Path to the Right Result
Surrendered bills of lading are not addressed in UCP or ISBP, so ICC was approached to opine on the topic. Kim Sindberg details the initial ask and the guidance ultimately given.
DCW Articles
Over-Insurance: Worthy of Attention, but Not under UCP 600
Over-insurance is not cause for concern under the UCP 600 practice rules, but it may raise unsettling questions that need addressed from a risk perspective.
DCW Profiles
Adapting to the Newness of Trade
Trade Finance Career Spotlights: Kim Sindberg Kim Sindberg, Expert Product Manager at Nordea in Denmark and an ICC Banking Commission
DCW Profiles
Bringing Passion and Joy to Trade
Trade Finance Career Spotlights: A.T.M. Nesarul Hoque From his early days in banking, A.T.M. Nesarul Hoque’