In Memoriam: James Barnes
The trade world was saddened by the news of the loss of one of our own: Jim Barnes. Below are
DCW Articles
First Brands Bankruptcy Casts Spotlight on Supply Chain Finance
The September 2025 bankruptcy filing of First Brands has thrust supply chain finance into the industry spotlight again. Supply chain specialist Tat Yeen Yap explains how certain forms of SCF techniques work and addresses whether they can give rise to opaque accounting and hidden financial debt.
DCW Articles
Don’t Walk Away: A Tried and Tested Alternative to “Pay and Walk”?
Practice rules for independent undertakings do not address "pay and walk" clauses that are being used in some regions and shunned by others. Here, David Williams puts forth an alternative option for consideration.
DCW Articles
Comments on ICC Banking Commission Opinion TA954
The auto-extension clause used in a UCP 600 standby that gave rise to ICC Opinion TA954 illustrates the serious concerns that can emerge when ambiguous wording is inserted in a credit. Li Huang identifies and examines issues to consider.
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In Memoriam: James Barnes
The trade world was saddened by the news of the loss of one of our own: Jim Barnes. Below are
October 2025
DCW Monthly: November 2025
From supply chain finance transparency to the boundaries of SBLC practice, November brings a series of developments that cut across
DCW Updates
Singapore Court Affirms Judgment, Rejects Applicant’s ISP98 Arguments
In DJY v. DJZ[[1]] involving a standby letter of credit, the Appellate Division of Singapore’s High Court dismissed
DCW Updates
Standard Chartered Bangladesh Launches Receivables Finance Solution
Seeking to enhance liquidity for Bangladesh exporters by enabling their early repatriation of export proceeds under deferred payment letters of
DCW Updates
2025 ICC Trade Register Released
On 4 November 2025, ICC announced availability of its 2025 Trade Register. First produced in 2010, the ICC Trade Register
DCW Updates
FinCEN Clarifies Aspects of SAR Requirements
On 9 October 2025, the US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), in concert with other
DCW Updates
AI Training Moving From Trend to Expectation
Two of the world’s largest banks have now made AI training a mandatory part of staff development. It’s
DCW Updates
Bangladesh’s Central Bank Cracks Down on Splitting LCs
Since Bangladesh Bank, the country’s central bank, established its Foreign Exchange Policy Department (FEPD) as a dedicated department for
DCW Updates
DCW Updates
Singapore Court Affirms Judgment, Rejects Applicant’s ISP98 Arguments
In DJY v. DJZ[[1]] involving a standby letter of credit, the Appellate Division of Singapore’s High Court dismissed
DCW Updates
Standard Chartered Bangladesh Launches Receivables Finance Solution
Seeking to enhance liquidity for Bangladesh exporters by enabling their early repatriation of export proceeds under deferred payment letters of
DCW Updates
2025 ICC Trade Register Released
On 4 November 2025, ICC announced availability of its 2025 Trade Register. First produced in 2010, the ICC Trade Register
DCW Updates
FinCEN Clarifies Aspects of SAR Requirements
On 9 October 2025, the US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), in concert with other
DCW Articles
DCW Articles
The French Adaptation of MLETR
France adopted law aligned with the UN Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records in 2024. As of August 2025, it now a degree which defines technical criteria for a reliable method to achieve the goals of the MLETR.
September 2025
A Comparison of URDG 758 and UN Guarantee Convention
URDG 758 and the UN Guarantee Convention both address independent guarantees and in many respects their content is similar, but differences exist in their areas of focus.
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.
DCW Articles
Canadian Supreme Court Confirms Bank Must Refuse LC Payment Due to Fraud
In Eurobank Ergasias S.A. v. Bombardier Inc., the Supreme Court of Canada takes up the fraud exception and whether it applies regarding a demand for payment under a Counter Guarantee.
DCW Conference Report
DCW Conference Report
October 2025 ICC Banking Commission Meeting
The ICC Banking Commission’s quarterly meeting, held via Zoom on 21 October 2025, discussed six draft opinions, the status of Technical Advisory Briefings, a call for comments on the future of UCP and ISBP, and the emergence of stablecoin as relates to ICC rules and digital trade law.
DCW Conference Report
2025 London Trade Finance Compliance Annual Meeting: Executive Summary
The Institute of International Banking Law & Practice conducted its one-day London Trade Finance Compliance Annual Meeting, 30 September 2025. This summary provides an overview of topics discussed and debated by leading professionals at the program hosted by Stephenson Harwood as a hybrid event.
DCW Conference Report
2025 Singapore Guarantee & Standby Forum: Executive Summary
For the 18th consecutive year, IIBLP conducted its Guarantee & Standby Forum for the Singapore trade finance market. Held on 19 May 2025 and hosted by S&P Global, the program was organized as a hybrid event. This Executive Summary provides an overview of topics discussed and debated.
DCW Conference Report
2025 Americas TF Compliance Annual Meeting: Executive Summary
For the 7th year, the Institute of International Banking Law & Practice conducted its one-day Americas Trade Finance Compliance Annual Meeting. This summary provides an overview of topics discussed at the conference hosted by S&P Global on 2 April 2025 in New York and conducted as a hybrid event.
DCW Litigation Digest
DCW Litigation Digest
ANZ Bank, Manila Branch v. China National Electric Engineering Co., Ltd. & Bank of Jiangsu [2024]
Retrial application dismissed in case involving a dispute over alleged fraud and application the PRC Independent Guarantee Provisions to a standby LC governed by ISP98.
DCW Litigation Digest
Ryobi Tactics Pte Ltd. v. UES Holdings Pte Ltd.
Applicant sued, claiming that demands on four performance bonds were unconscionable.
DCW Litigation Digest
North American Airlines, Inc. v. Wilmington Trust Co.
Lessee sued Lessor/Owner Trustee for breach of contract and conversion.
DCW Litigation Digest
Saris v. Flagstar Bank
Plaintiff asserted a claim under Massachusetts’ adoption of UCC Article 5-109 (Fraud and Forgery).
DCW LC Statistics
DCW LC Statistics
LC Statistics: 2Q25 US Bank LC Issuance
DCW delivers quarterly LC issuance statistics from the top 600 US-based banks. Here’s the latest data for 2Q 2025.
DCW LC Statistics
LC Statistics: 3Q24 US Bank LC Issuance
DCW delivers quarterly LC issuance statistics from the top 600 US-based banks. Here’s the latest data for 3Q 2024.
DCW Feature
LC Statistics: 2Q24 US Bank LC Issuance
DCW delivers quarterly LC issuance statistics from the top 600 US-based banks. Here’s the latest data for Q2 2024.
DCW Feature
LC Statistics: 1Q24 US Bank LC Issuance
DCW reports quarterly LC issuance statistics from the top 600 banks headquartered in the U.S.
DCW Scam Survey
DCW Scam Survey
Ex-Owners Ordered to Pay Ukraine’s Privatbank USD 3 Billion
An English High Court on 10 November 2025 ordered the former owners of Ukraine’s largest bank to pay the
DCW Scam Survey
Group Accused of Duping Indian Pharma Trader with Fake LC
Six owners and associates of Prizam Alliance Pvt Ltd. of Surat, India, are under investigation by the Economic Crime Prevention
DCW Scam Survey
Man Extradited to US to Face Host of Fraud Charges
A Nigerian man believed to have conspired with others to pursue fraudulent tax return refunds of at least USD 8.
DCW Scam Survey
Zimbabwe Businessman Loses Funds in Standby LC Investment Scheme
Although not near as commonplace as in the 1990s, standby letters of credit are still being pitched as investment instruments.