DCW Updates

TSMC Potentially Facing USD 1 Billion Fine for Export Controls Violation

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, is under investigation by the US Department of

DCW announces David Williams Appointed to Editorial Advisory Board

Documentary Credit World is pleased to announce the addition of David Williams to our Editorial Advisory Board. David is based

Standby Subject to Texas State Law a Concern for Non-Texas Issuing Bank?

Singapore Paper Shows Banks Clear Inspection, but Gaps Remain

Four years after the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) roll out of a “Code of Best Practices – Commodity Financing”

Charter Party Bills of Lading: Know the Risk Mitigants

Most specialists in the trade finance industry are well aware of multiple court cases in recent years – many from Singapore

Discussion Exposes Troubling Standby Wording and Choice of Rules

In a recent discussion, LC specialists were asked if they would be willing to issue a standby LC subject to

Hong Kong Police Arrest Five Suspects on Charges of Using False LCs

Five individuals attempting to convert letters of credit into USD 10 billion at a bank in Hong Kong on 10

Coordinated Effort Needed to Confront Canada/US Fentanyl Flow

A recent article from a Canadian perspective acknowledges that the Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA) faces increased pressure to identify

Tech Providers Compete in Trade Transformation Challenge

A high-level workshop for trade & supply chain finance and technology professionals was conducted on 20 February 2025 in Dubai

India Takes Important Step toward New Bills of Lading Law

After some 169 years, India is on the cusp of having a new law for bills of lading.

Mexican Customs: Another Good Reason to Avoid Use of Drafts

When one LC specialist encountered delay after sending drafts and shipping documents to Mexico, the resounding suggestion from industry peers