October 2025
DCW Monthly: January 2026
We start 2026 with a focus on how courts, technology, and compliance realities are testing frameworks that were largely built
Silicon Valley Bank
6 articles
DCW Articles
Letters of Credit in U.S. Bank Failures: Possible Outcomes
Creditworthiness and reliability are foundational to letters of credit. By substituting the creditworthiness of the issuing bank for that of
DCW Conference Report
2023 Americas Annual LC Survey • Executive Summary (Part 1)
For the 31st consecutive year, the Institute of International Banking Law & Practice conducted its Americas Annual LC Survey conference, 8-9 June 2023. This Executive Summary provides an overview of topics discussed and debated by leading professionals at Day 1 of the conference.
DCW Updates
LC Implications from the Fallout of the SVB, Signature Bank Failures
The abrupt mid-March 2023 closures of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank sent shockwaves through the US banking system
DCW Government Report
NAIC Valuation of Securities (E) Task Force
The NAIC proposed update to their guidelines for removal of an FI on the QUSFI list due to primary regulator announced or taken actions.
