DCW Monthly: June 2026
A letter of credit is built on a simple promise: the bank pays on a complying demand, and the underlying
Trade Finance
12 articles
DCW Articles
The Future of Advanced Technology and Generative AI in Trade Finance Operations
While adoption of Gen AI in trade finance operations is still taking root, its impact and utility will depend on adept human-led implementation.
DCW Updates
Bank of England Breaks with Basel, keeps 20% CCF for Trade Instruments
The Bank of England reversed its plan to raise trade finance capital requirements from 20% to 50%, aligning with the EU approach but raising insurance-related requirements.
DCW Conference Report
2023 ICC Banking Commission Technical Meeting: Executive Summary
Summary takeaways from the ICC Banking Commission Technical Meeting, 24-25 October 2023.
DCW Updates
Standard Chartered, Truist Bank Form Trade Finance Partnership
Standard Chartered, Truist Bank Form Trade Finance Partnership to allow their customers to conduct global business more efficiently.
DCW Articles
Fundamental Questions Surrounding Green Financial Products
Examining "Green Guarantees": investigating their essence, providers, viability, and the involvement of Corporates and Financial Institutions.
DCW Articles
Back to the Basics: Honour, Negotiation, and Reimbursement of Letters of Credit
Honour, negotiation, and reimbursement – individually and collectively – are perhaps some of the least understood (or most misunderstood) terms in letter
