DCW Monthly: June 2026
A letter of credit is built on a simple promise: the bank pays on a complying demand, and the underlying
DCW Articles
Sustainable Finance: The Evolving Role of Banks in Trade Finance
Traditional financial metrics alone are no longer sufficient to support decision-making. Banks are now expected to consider sustainability risks, including environmental impact, supply chain practices, and governance standards. Doaa El Atawy explores the evolving role and where banks are headed.
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Sustainable finance is now a core part of banking activity. It is reshaping how financial institutions assess risk, allocate capital, and engage with clients across global markets. Regulatory expectations and growing awareness of sustainability concerns are driving the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into banking strategies and decisions. For trade finance businesses, this shift is particularly relevant.
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DCW Updates
The Problems are NOT with UCP600
The rules are what they are and it’s time to move beyond what more they should include, less they
DCW Updates
Data Suggests US Bank-Provided Trade Finance Poses Limited Risk
While acknowledging the reporting of trade finance data is “scarce and fragmented”, an article released by the Board of Governors
DCW Articles
Reassessing ISBP: What's Really Needed and Should It be Expanded beyond Examination?
With the immediate future of the existing ISBP now settled, the question turns to whether the industry should consider extending its role in a careful, deliberate way to reflect the realities of modern documentary credit practice.
DCW Articles
The Profile of LC Users: Evidence from 135,000 Trading Firms
A study of 135,000 Vietnamese trading firms reveals some interesting data regarding what it takes to access trade finance products from banks. Hint: start-ups do not get access.
