DCW Monthly: May 2026
It's been just under two months since the ICC Banking Commission voted against revising UCP 600, but the
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DCW Articles
It is Good to be Reminded of What You Already Know
How banks unnecessarily complicate the LC process and why a simple standby LC often is the optimal trade risk solution for trade partners.
Litigation Digest
AXA Insurance Pte Ltd v Chiu Teng Construction Co Pte Ltd
In AXA v. Chiu Teng, Singapore’s top court confirms liability under a performance bond absent a prior ruling or admission of breach. The case highlights the importance of precise drafting and reinforces the binding nature of bond terms over labels like “guarantee” or “on-demand.”
Litigation Digest
Bank of China Ltd, Singapore Branch v. BP Singapore Pte Ltd
Bank of China’s fraud lawsuit against BP Singapore over $125M in LC payments tied to non-existent oil survives dismissal. The court found sufficient grounds to proceed on claims of fraud, negligence, and conspiracy—raising the stakes for LC compliance in commodity trades.
DCW Updates
Charges Multiply against Hin Leong Oil Trading Founder
Twenty-five forgery-related charges were levied last year against Lim Oon Kuin, founder of collapsed oil trading firm Hin Leong Trading.
DCW Conference Report
Summary of 2021 ICC Banking Commission Annual Meeting
The prolonged worldwide pandemic caused the ICC Banking Commission to hold its 2021 Annual Meeting as a virtual event conducted via the Zoom online platform, 30-31 March.