DCW Monthly: June 2026
A letter of credit is built on a simple promise: the bank pays on a complying demand, and the underlying
Russia
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DCW Articles
Thank heavens: Why banks can keep calm and carry on after Celestial Aviation
Assessing the risk of breaching regulatory and compliance requirements while simultaneously examining for documentary compliance under stringent time pressures has complicated banks’ trade finance operations for years. A UK Supreme Court decision provides a degree of comfort and clarity to banks.
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
English Court Rules for Lenders in Russian Aircraft Lessor Policy Claims
In a highly anticipated ruling, the English High Court concluded that AerCap Ireland Limited and other lenders who lost aircraft
DCW Articles
Export Controls a Vital Catalyst for WMD Controls
Past experience has shown effective implementation and enforcement of export controls are a key to counteracting WMD programmes.
DCW Updates
US Takes Sweeping Action against Russian Banking System
Seeking to further eliminate options for Russia’s use of the international financial system, the US Treasury’s Office of
DCW Updates
Pakistan Looks to Deepen Trade & Energy Ties with Russia
Seeking to capitalize on recent meetings with high level officials of Russia and following a July 2024 session of the
Jul/Aug 2024
Celestial Aviation Services Ltd. v. UniCredit Bank GmbH, London Branch [2024]
English Court of Appeal (Civil Division) reversed trial judgments in favour of standby beneficiaries.
DCW Conference Report
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 Updates
US Attorney Informed of Pending Motion Regarding International Sanctions
Upon request of its customer, Lummus Technology Heat Transfer B.V., Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank issued a letter
DCW Updates
EU Adopts New Round of Sanctions Directed at Russia
On 24 June 2024, the European Union adopted its 14th round of sanctions (EU Regulation 2024/1745), amending EU Regulation
DCW Updates
Singapore Cracks Down: CEO Denied Visa Amid Sanctions Violations
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower denied a work visa to Philip Adkins, CEO of Red Box Energy Services, in June
