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DCW Monthly: January 2026
We start 2026 with a focus on how courts, technology, and compliance realities are testing frameworks that were largely built
DCW Updates
Libyan Customs and Bank Officials Detained in LC Fraud Scheme
Seventeen customs officials and nine bank employees have been detained in Libya for their alleged involvement in a LYD 1.2 billion (USD 246 million) letter of credit fraud.
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China Adopts MLETR Principles for Bills of Lading
The Maritime Code of the People's Republic of China was revised and adopted by the 18th Session of
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Selling LCs Short … and Wrong
Misrepresentation of how letters of credit are used has sadly plagued the industry for decades. We are all too familiar
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Report Quantifies Use, Potential of Smart Contracts in Trade Finance
A recent study suggests demand for smart contracts in trade finance is on the ascent due to a variety of
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MUFG Manila Issues Standbys Supporting Renewable Energy Projects
Following official launch of its sustainable trade solutions in the Philippines in November 2025, MUFG Bank, Manila Branch has issued
