DCW Feature

ISP98, A Success Story
A member of the ISP drafting group offers perspective on the vision, birth, development, and future of the international rules built 25 years ago for standby LC practice.

Vessel Due Diligence: The Need to Treat Vessel Screening as a Key Internal Control
FIs have many risks complying with OFAC maritime sanctions, including the "dark fleet". Read about the economic and environmental risks.

Vessel Due Diligence: The Major Sanctions Risks FIs Face
FIs have many risks complying with OFAC maritime sanctions, including the "dark fleet". Read about the economic and environmental risks.

LC Stats: Comparing 4Q 2019 to 4Q 2023 for US Banks
Charting 4 years of issuance for the top 50 US-based LC banks. See who moved into the top 50, and how things have shifted from pre to post Covid.







What to Watch for: Six Trends in Letter of Credit Practice | Revisited
In 2012, Professor James E. Byrne identified six emerging trends affecting the continued value and profitability of LCs. In their capacity as DCW Editorial Advisory Board members, experienced practitioners offer commentary

What to Watch For: Six Trends in Letter of Credit Practice (2012)
Looking back at Professor James E. Byrne's 6 predictions for LCs in 2012 - see how they hold up.