New on DCW: The Banker’s Guide to Examination under Documentary Credits
For document examiners and trade finance operations staff, few decisions carry more weight—or more risk—than determining whether a
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EU Banks, Corporates Cautiously Optimistic While Awaiting Decision on Treatment of Trade Finance Products
EU Parliament may keep trade finance instruments' CCF at 20% instead of 50%. Trade specialists urge caution; Cazenove of Societe Generale warns against potential risks to corporates and economies.
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One Way eUCP’s Aim to Facilitate Electronic Presentation Can Be Advanced
Despite advancements, eUCP has limited use, especially in China. The article discusses the challenges of electronic presentation and underscores the importance of recognizing electronic records on par with paper documents in LC transactions.
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Bank of Punjab Empowered to Issue LCs Supporting Pharma Needs
Punjab Health Minister Dr. Javed Akram directs Bank of Punjab to issue Letters of Credit (LCs) for crucial pharmaceutical imports amidst concerns over foreign currency constraints. Details on safeguards and bank selection remain unclear. Stay updated on this development.
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Lawyer Who Created ‘Façade of Legitimacy’ to Scheme Ordered to Pay
The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has upheld an order that held a former Florida attorney jointly and severally liable for restitution to victims of a fraud in which the lawyer participated.
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Shanghai Shipyard, What Now for the English Guarantee?
The historical challenges of suretyship in English law, emphasizing the need for modernizing guarantee forms. Recent cases, like Shanghai Shipyard, underscore the importance of clarity.
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2023 ICC Dates and Status of TABs
The next ICC Opinions session will take place on 18 April 2023 in a purely virtual setting, followed by a
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Bangladesh’s Misinvoicing Problem
No country has greater reliance on letters of credit than Bangladesh so it is reasonable to surmise that reports in