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DCW Monthly: January 2026
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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.
DCW Updates
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.
DCW Articles
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.
DCW Updates
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
DCW Updates
Bangladesh’s Misinvoicing Problem
No country has greater reliance on letters of credit than Bangladesh so it is reasonable to surmise that reports in
DCW Articles
LEI: a Promising Enabler for Boosting Trade Finance
Particularly crucial for AML and KYC concerns, LEI facilitates faster access to finances for SMEs. Despite ongoing challenges, it is advocated by industry bodies and regulators as a pivotal tool in advancing global trade.
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Standby LCs Are Good Business – If You Know What You Are Doing!
Proposed EU Capital Requirements Regulation changes may raise credit conversion factor for standby letters of credit. Limited data suggests low default rates. Banks issue standbys for fees, and despite credit risk, many expire unused.
