DCW Monthly: September 2026
This month's content returns to a question the rules answer clearly and the courts sometimes do not: who
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Texas Man Sentenced for Fraud Involving Standby LC
Russell Hearld of Sugar Land, Texas, has been sentenced for wire fraud related to a scam involving a standby letter of credit.
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Letter of Credit Fraud
With regard to how fraud may disturb a bank's obligation to honour under an independent undertaking, courts have used various qualifiers to describe the level necessary. In his expansive article, Dr. Alan Davidson explores the concept of "Letter of Credit Fraud" under law and in the courts.
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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.
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Pakistan Adjusts SBLC Issuance Instructions
Citing ongoing geopolitical conditions and heightened need to facilitate oil and gas imports, Pakistan’s central bank amended its instructions
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SWIFT Message Reference Guide Cited in NY Case
A recent decision issued by a New York court demonstrates the importance of proper understanding and use of the SWIFT