DCW Monthly: April 2026
The ICC Banking Commission decided not to revise UCP 600 or ISBP 821. The argument: the rules are fine, what&
April 2026
11 articles
DCW Updates
Diverse Views Define UCP Revision Voting
There will be no revision of the UCP 600 rules undertaken by the ICC Banking Commission at this time. Additionally,
DCW Updates
ICC Unveils Two-Year UCP, ISBP Action Plan
Billed as a deliberate shift from rule revision to rule optimisation, the ICC Banking Commission’s 2026-2027 Action Plan – UCP/
DCW Updates
SWIFT Message Reference Guide Cited in NY Case
A recent decision issued by a New York court demonstrates the importance of proper understanding and use of the SWIFT
DCW Updates
UK Supreme Court Decides for UniCredit in Sanctions Case
The United Kingdom’s Supreme Court decision in UniCredit Bank GmbH v. Celestial Aviation Services Ltd.[[1]] was issued 25
DCW Updates
Court Denies CCBC’s Motion, NY Discovery Applies
In White Rock Insurance (SAC) Ltd. v. China Construction Bank Corp., the New York State Supreme Court denied China Construction
DCW Articles
The Hidden Risks of Varying a Confirmation's Terms
Exactly what is an issuing bank authorizing or requesting a nominated bank to do when it requests the bank to “add its confirmation” to a credit? Several considerations and questions should be weighed by a would-be confirmer.
DCW Articles
A Corporate View of Trade Finance: Structuring Guarantees and Standbys at the Bid Stage
In project-driven industries, guarantees and standby letters of credit shape bids and contract negotiations early. Nadia Khirddine of AtkinsRéalis offers a corporate perspective on structuring these instruments and working effectively with banks.
DCW Articles
Force Majeure Defenses against a Beneficiary’s Demand under an Independent Guarantee
Judges at three court levels in China erred in deciding on the force majeure defense invoked by an applicant as the basis for an issuing bank’s filing for an injunction. Saibo Jin explains the case and its broader implications.
DCW Profiles
An Optimistic Outlook Goes a Long Way
Career Spotlights: Michael Evan Avidon How do seasoned trade finance professionals get to where they are? In this Spotlight, we
DCW Profiles
Challenges Abound in Legal Realm of Trade Finance
A Conversation with Christine C. Sullivan In our interview series spotlighting the talented people in trade finance, we speak with
DCW Articles
Why We Need UCP Revision and More Purposeful Education
Although ICC has opted not to pursue UCP revision at this time, trade finance consultant Miguel Bustamante explains why he believes both revision and education are needed and are not mutually exclusive.
