DCW: Most Read in 2025
Since going fully online in May 2024, DCW has seen significant growth. The addition of eBooks, CPDs, an expanded archive,
Letter of Indemnity (LOI)
24 articles
DCW Updates
Singapore Court Affirms Judgment in Misdelivery Case
Further to a case previously analyzed in DCW, a Singapore Court of Appeal has affirmed the decision in The “Maersk
DCW Updates
Singapore Court Dismisses Appeal in Circular Oil Trade Case
Banque de Commerce et de Placements S.A. (BCP) of Switzerland has lost its appeal of a High Court of
DCW Articles
Causation in Misdelivery Cases: The “Maersk Katalin”
With the causation defence being increasingly engaged in misdelivery cases, there is a great deal for banks and shipowners to learn from The “Maersk Katalin” case.
DCW Articles
Hard Cases – Taking Stock of How Trader Defaults and Geopolitical Events Shaped LC Court Decisions
Following his writing in the January 2025 edition of DCW, Robert Parson continues his look at high profile cases by revisiting decisions surfacing from Singapore commodity defaults of recent years.
DCW Updates
ATFCP Sanctions & Fraud Webinar Recap
A webinar hosted by the Association of Trade Finance Compliance Professionals (ATFCP) on 28 January 2025 featured particular focus on
DCW Updates
Telex Release: a Viable Alternative to LOI?
DCW readers are aware of several recent court cases which have illustrated the problems that can emerge for trade finance
DCW Conference Report
2024 Americas LC Law Summit: Executive Summary
For the 25th consecutive year, the Institute of International Banking Law & Practice conducted its one-day Letter of Credit Law Summit. This Executive Summary provides an overview of topics discussed and debated at the conference hosted by Hogan Lovells in New York and conducted as a hybrid event.
DCW Feature
Notable Chinese Supreme People's Court Cases Involving Application of ISBP
Letter of credit cases can reveal a great deal about how the industry's practice rules and standards are viewed and interpreted by the courts.
DCW Litigation Digest
Banque De Commerce Et De Placements S.A. v. China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corp. [2024]
Issuer sued beneficiary alleging sham transaction and breach of warranties; beneficiary and prior sellers lodged indemnification claims.
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2024 Singapore Annual LC Survey • Executive Summary
This Executive Summary provides an overview of topics discussed and debated by leading professionals at the conference.
DCW Litigation Digest
The “Jeil Crystal” [2024]
💡The “Jeil Crystal” [2024] [2024] SGHC 74 [Singapore] Type of Case: Issuer sued Vessel Owner for misdelivery; Vessel Owner alleged
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2024 ICC Banking Commission Annual Meeting: Executive Summary
The ICC Banking Commission held its 2024 Annual Meeting on 9-10 April in-person in Paris and virtually via Teams. An opening session on the ISBP review process was followed by the ICC Official Opinions session. Day 2 featured thematic sessions and the Commission’s semi-annual Plenary Meeting.