In Memoriam: James Barnes
The trade world was saddened by the news of the loss of one of our own: Jim Barnes. Below are
October 2025
15 articles
October 2025
DCW Monthly: November 2025
From supply chain finance transparency to the boundaries of SBLC practice, November brings a series of developments that cut across
DCW Updates
Singapore Court Upholds Running Account Despite Sham Deals
When businesspeople engage in mutual business dealings and loans to each other under multiple corporate entities they operate but their
DCW Updates
Ugandan Bank Entitled to Recover through Properties Sale
The High Court in Kampala (Uganda) upheld an appellate court decision on 25 July 2025 that Equity Bank lawfully sold
DCW Updates
Edward Stoltenberg to join DCW Editorial Advisory Board
Documentary Credit World is pleased to announce the addition of Edward R. Stoltenberg to our Editorial Advisory Board (EAB). Edward
DCW Updates
Usance Payment at Sight LCs as a Conduit to Supply Chain Finance
Recent writing has explored the notion that usance payment at sight (UPAS) letters of credit serve as an effective trade
DCW Updates
BPCE Issues Europe’s First Defence Sector Bond
In a move indicative of a broader shift in security finance, Groupe BPCE became the first financial institution in Europe
DCW Updates
ISP98 Form 11.1 for U.S. Government SBLCs Now Online
ISP98 Form 11.1 (Model US Government Standby) is the latest addition to IIBLP’s series of model forms available
DCW Updates
DCW LC Stats Sourcing Explained
On a quarterly basis, DCW publishes LC issuance statistics for the Top 600 US banks. For many DCW readers these
DCW Articles
The French Adaptation of MLETR
France adopted law aligned with the UN Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records in 2024. As of August 2025, it now a degree which defines technical criteria for a reliable method to achieve the goals of the MLETR.
October 2025
Managing Compliance in Defence and Military Goods Financing
This Whitepaper tackles compliance challenges in financing defence and military goods amid rising global tensions. Co-authored by ITFA in partnership with the Centre for Economic Security.
DCW Articles
Electronic Transport Documents from the MLEC to the MLETR
In many respects, the MLEC served as a starting point for treatment of electronic transport documents in the MLETR. This article explains the consistency of some provisions contained in the two Model Laws and areas where the MLETR differs and has advanced further.
DCW Litigation Digest
North American Airlines, Inc. v. Wilmington Trust Co.
Lessee sued Lessor/Owner Trustee for breach of contract and conversion.
