DCW Monthly: June 2026
A letter of credit is built on a simple promise: the bank pays on a complying demand, and the underlying
What can you, as a US bank, do when a customer tells you that they need you to issue a
In Natixis Funding Corp. v. GenOn Mid-Atlantic, the 5th Circuit addresses crucial aspects of letter of credit practice, exploring prepayment, collateralization, structured finance, indemnities, good faith limits, and consequences of drafting errors.
Guarantors Caught Between Home Courts That Do Not Apply the Fraud Exception and Courts in the Counter-Guarantor's
Beneficiary sued Issuer for Wrongful Dishonor.
Standby LC Issuer sued Counter Guarantor on Extend or Pay Request.
At the IIBLP’s 2022 Annual LC Survey – West conference (18-19 May), delegates were asked about the general frequency in which their bank issues standbys allowing for documents to be presented electronically. Here, Buddy Baker of Goldman Sachs Bank comments on the poll results.
Analysis of Natixis, New York Branch v. BNP Paribas case. Insights on acknowledging notice of assignment, setoff rights, and lessons for LC issuing banks. Learn more about structuring SBLCs effectively
The BNP v. Natixis case involved the assignment of letter of credit (LC) proceeds and nomination under an LC, raising legal considerations. The court ruled in favor of the assignee (BNP), stating that Natixis waived any right to setoff when accepting the assignment. A Chinese law view
Celestial Aviation Services, a subsidiary of Irish-based aircraft leasing giant AerCap, filed a USD 45.8m suit in London
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