DCW Monthly: March 2026
This month’s content highlights a familiar reality in letter of credit law & practice: structure alone does not guarantee
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DCW Articles
Silent Confirmation Of Documentary Credits: It’s Still Happening
The silent confirmation market is still active and prevalent for LCs in Asian countries as silent confirmation is one of the means for a beneficiary to mitigate issuing bank and country risk when it does not want other banks to confirm its credit.
DCW Articles
Electronic Bills Of Lading: Where We Are And Where We Need To Be
The evolution from traditional paper Bills of Lading to electronic formats, detailed in ICC Opinion TA.929, reflects a seismic shift; as eB/Ls gain traction through digital platforms like Bolero and pioneering blockchain technology, legal recognition and harmonization lag.
DCW Scam Survey
Law Professional Convicted for Attempting to Mislead in Money Laundering Investigation
The UKs Serious Fraud Office (SFO) secured the conviction of solicitor William Osmond, who disclosed confidential details about a money laundering investigation and forged a legal document in an attempt to mislead authorities. Osmond was subsequently sentenced to nine months in prison.
DCW Updates
ICC Briefing Takes Up Handling of Certificates under UCP600
Prompted by the perceived lack of general awareness of ISBP 821 provisions for handling certificates, the ICC Banking Commission addressed “Handling of Certificates under Documentary Credits subject to the UCP 600” in Technical Advisory Briefing No. 8 (TAB-8).
DCW Conference Report
2023 Americas Standby Forum: Executive Summary
For the 17th consecutive year, the Institute of International Banking Law & Practice conducted its Americas Standby & Guarantee Forum on 11 October 2023. This summary provides an overview of topics discussed and debated at the program hosted by Hogan Lovells in New York and held as a hybrid event.
DCW Articles
Implementing Electronic Trade Laws in Tuvalu
Explore Tuvalu's journey towards digital transformation in international trade. Learn how UNCITRAL, in collaboration with global partners, supports legal reforms. Tuvalu adopts the UNCITRAL Electronic Transactions Bill, aligning with global standards for electronic commerce.
DCW Scam Survey
India Conducts Raids in USD 6.7 Billion LC Fraud Case
India’s Enforcement Directorate government agency has conducted a fresh set of searches against promoters and entities connected to Bhushan Steel Limited (BSL) as part of a money laundering probe related to an alleged INR 56,000 crore (USD 6.7 billion) bank fraud case.
DCW Articles
Letters of Credit in U.S. Bank Failures: Possible Outcomes
Creditworthiness and reliability are foundational to letters of credit. By substituting the creditworthiness of the issuing bank for that of
DCW Articles
Electronic Presentation of Documents? It’s Already Happening
Despite established rules like the eUCP and eURC, the practical implementation of electronic presentations lags. Except perhaps via email and Fax...
DCW Litigation Digest
Lavi v. Bank Negara Indonesia [2023]
Pro se Beneficiary sued Issuer for wrongful dishonor.
DCW Conference Report
2023 ICC Banking Commission Technical Meeting: Executive Summary
Summary takeaways from the ICC Banking Commission Technical Meeting, 24-25 October 2023.