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DCW Monthly: August 2025
From courtrooms in Illinois to conference halls in Singapore, this issue unpacks the rulings, risks, and rule debates in today’
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US Treasury Reports on Key Money Laundering Threats and Risks
Key takeaways from the US Treasury Report on money laundering risks and threats.
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The US Department of the Treasury released on 7 February 2024 a trio of documents detailing its 2024 National Risk Assessments in the areas of Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Proliferation Financing.
Among the more interesting themes emanating from Treasury’s 108-page report on Money Laundering, Sarah Beth Felix, CEO & Founder of Palmera Consulting, identified the following:
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LCs That Contain a Law and Jurisdiction Clause
Given the success of practice rules and banks’ ability to more readily find resources for the proper interpretation of the rule sets, does it not make sense to avoid inclusion of a governing law or jurisdiction clause?
August 2025
Automatic Extension LC Issues
The recent case of Illinois DNR v. Regions Bank illustrates the importance of clear wording of automatic extension clauses and issuing banks including a final expiration date in their standbys.
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Charter Party Bill of Lading (CPBL) Operations: Navigating Risks and Mitigation Measures
CPBLs, governed by UCP600 Article 22 and addressed in several ISBP821 paragraphs, are required under credits for certain types of shipments. It is important to appreciate the operational aspects, risks, and risk mitigation techniques of CPBLs.
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Assessing the Relevance of UCP600 Today: The Case of Article 6(d)(i)
The maturation of UCP has included attempts to address incorrect practice regarding expiry date and presentation period of a credit. Is it time for UCP600 Article 6(d)(i) to be revisited?