October 2025
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
Opening Day of ETDA, Lloyds Bank Executes Digital Trade Transaction
Lloyds Bank executes the first digital trade transaction using Enigio's trace:original platform on the day the UK Electronic Trade Documents Act (UK ETDA) went into effect.
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DCW Articles
Originality of Paper and Electronic Documents (Part 4)
In the latest installment of his article series on originality of paper and electronic documents, Pavel Andrle addresses practical use of the current ICC rules and matters he believes need clarified to better facilitate use of electronic records in trade finance.
DCW Updates
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
DCW Updates
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
DCW Updates
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