DCW Updates
DCW Monthly: December 2024
We’re thrilled to share the newest edition of DCW’s premium monthly content. This month’s highlights include: * Five
DCW Articles
Discrepancy Rates under UCP 600
In the second instalment of his DCW article series on major issues surrounding potential revision of UCP, ICC Banking Commission Senior Technical Advisor Dave Meynell considers the problems contributing to chronically high discrepancy rates and offers viable solutions.
DCW Conference Report
November 2024 ICC Banking Commission Meeting: Executive Summary
The ICC Banking Commission conducted its final meeting of 2024 virtually via Teams on 20-21 November. Four separate portions of the event open to Banking Commission members and ICC National Committee representatives took place.
DCW Articles
Risky and Uncertain Situations in Negotiation of LCs
The LC concept of negotiation has led to considerable misunderstanding and confusion in practice. In his article, Abdurrahman Özalp attempts to wade through areas of uncertainty and cast light on difficulties that confirming banks and beneficiaries could encounter.
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DCW Monthly: December 2024
We’re thrilled to share the newest edition of DCW’s premium monthly content. This month’s highlights include: * Five
DCW Updates
Amid “Challenging Times”, ICC Trade Register Reinforces Low-Risk Nature of Trade Finance
In October 2024, ICC printed its 2024 Trade Register Report and released access to it electronically thereafter.
DCW Updates
Latest TAB Sheds Light on UCP600 Article 14(d) “read in context with”
In an attempt ensure global understanding of the wording “read in context with” as used in UCP600 Article 14(d)
DCW Updates
ADB-Led “Enhanced STR” Pilot Delivers Transformative Results
In a landmark effort to combat Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), in partnership with the United
DCW Updates
WaveBL Completes Proof of Value for eBL Platform
Blockchain-based electronic bill of lading platform, WaveBL has announced completion of its proof of value (POV) testing with Swift, five
DCW Updates
Maybank Singapore, PracBiz Team Up on SCF Platform
Maybank Singapore has announced collaboration with PracBiz, which will enable the bank to offer supply chain financing to qualified users
DCW Updates
US Takes Sweeping Action against Russian Banking System
Seeking to further eliminate options for Russia’s use of the international financial system, the US Treasury’s Office of
DCW Updates
ICC Revises Guidance on Use of Sanctions Clauses
Stemming from Kuvera Resources Pte Ltd. v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. where the High Court of Singapore determined that
DCW Articles
DCW Articles
SBP Vision 2028 and Pakistan’s Transformation to a Shariah-Compliant Banking System
Pakistan has embarked on an ambitious multi-year plan to transform its financial system into a Shariah-compliant framework by 2028. Two trade finance specialists explain what this entails and the inherent challenges and opportunities it presents.
DCW Articles
Confirmation Concerns and Considerations Arising from Strange LC Requirements
When issuing banks insert complex reimbursement terms and self-serving conditions into their credits, it distorts the purpose of the product, causes problems for confirming banks, and drives exporters away from using LCs.
DCW Articles
eDocuments: how harmonization is driving adoption
Argentine lawyer Jorge Riva highlights how ICC rules are already providing an adequate environment for accommodating electronic means and how intense work continues for expanded use of electronic credits.
July / August 2024
2024 Singapore Annual LC Survey • Executive Summary
This Executive Summary provides an overview of topics discussed and debated by leading professionals at the conference.
DCW Updates
DCW Updates
DCW Monthly: December 2024
We’re thrilled to share the newest edition of DCW’s premium monthly content. This month’s highlights include: * Five
DCW Updates
Amid “Challenging Times”, ICC Trade Register Reinforces Low-Risk Nature of Trade Finance
In October 2024, ICC printed its 2024 Trade Register Report and released access to it electronically thereafter.
DCW Updates
Latest TAB Sheds Light on UCP600 Article 14(d) “read in context with”
In an attempt ensure global understanding of the wording “read in context with” as used in UCP600 Article 14(d)
DCW Updates
ADB-Led “Enhanced STR” Pilot Delivers Transformative Results
In a landmark effort to combat Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), in partnership with the United
DCW Litigation Digest
DCW Litigation Digest
Shinetec (Australia) Pty Ltd. v. The Gosford Pty Ltd. [2024]
Contractor Shinetec (Australia) and parent company Shanxi Construction Investment Group (standby applicant) appealed dismissal of claims against beneficiary The Gosford.
DCW Litigation Digest
Front Row Motorsports, Inc. v. DiSeveria [2024]
Approving letter of credit to serve as supersedeas.
DCW Feature
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. Manila Branch v. China National Electric Engineering Co., Ltd. & Bank of Jiangsu [2023]
Disputes over Independent Guarantee Fraud, Independent Guarantee Payment, and Improper Dishonor
DCW Feature
Bayport Polymers LLC v. CB&I, LLC [2024]
Beneficiary Bayport Polymers appealed temporary injunction restraining presentation of LC documents.
DCW Conference Report
DCW Conference Report
2024 Americas LC Law Summit: Executive Summary
For the 25th consecutive year, the Institute of International Banking Law & Practice conducted its one-day Letter of Credit Law Summit. This Executive Summary provides an overview of topics discussed and debated at the conference hosted by Hogan Lovells in New York and conducted as a hybrid event.
November-December-2024
2024 ABA/ABA Financial Crimes Enforcement Conference: Executive Summary
Conducted by the American Bar Association and the American Bankers Association (ABA), the 36th annual ABA/ABA Financial Crimes Enforcement Conference took place 8-9 October 2024 in Arlington, Virginia.
July / August 2024
2024 Singapore Annual LC Survey • Executive Summary
This Executive Summary provides an overview of topics discussed and debated by leading professionals at the conference.
DCW LC Statistics
DCW LC Statistics
LC Statistics: 2nd Quarter 2023 US Banks
A detailed review and analysis of the letter of credit issuance statistics from US Banks for the 2nd Quarter of 2023.
DCW Scam Survey
DCW Scam Survey
Hin Leong Founder O.K. Lim Sentenced to 17½ Years
Following his May 2024 conviction on two cheating charges and one count of instigating forgery for the purpose of cheating,
DCW Scam Survey
Court Sentences Five in 30- Year-Old LC Scam Case
The Court of the Special Judge, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Guwahati, India, has fined and sentenced five individuals
DCW Scam Survey
Indian Agency Begins Return of Property to Choksi Fraud Victims
From 2014 to 2017, Indian businessman Mehul Choksi colluded with associates and bank officials to fraudulently obtain LCs and letters
DCW Scam Survey
“Proclaimed Offender” Accused of Forging LC Arrested
India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a man declared a “proclaimed offender” by an Indian special court