DCW Monthly: May 2026
It's been just under two months since the ICC Banking Commission voted against revising UCP 600, but the
DCW Articles
The Case against UCP 600 Revision and for Education
Following the majority vote against UCP revision by ICC National Committees, Dave Meynell offers evidence suggesting education and guidance is the prudent way forward.
DCW Articles
Price Verification: Doing More While Preserving the Independence Principle
For LC bankers to meet the challenge of price verification while upholding the independence principle, there's no substitute for exemplary knowledge of customers and their businesses.
DCW Articles
Sustainable Finance: The Evolving Role of Banks in Trade Finance
Traditional financial metrics alone are no longer sufficient to support decision-making. Banks are now expected to consider sustainability risks, including environmental impact, supply chain practices, and governance standards. Doaa El Atawy explores the evolving role and where banks are headed.
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DCW Monthly: May 2026
It's been just under two months since the ICC Banking Commission voted against revising UCP 600, but the
DCW Updates
Amid Conflict, ICC Urges Application of Practice Rules as Usual
Although the ongoing Middle East conflict continues to impact international commerce in various ways, the ICC has issued a statement
DCW Updates
Assessing Where eBL Adoption Stands & How to Advance It
Through real-time feedback from hundreds of industry specialists, a recent webinar conducted by Enigio attempted to capture prevailing attitudes and
DCW Updates
OFAC Issues Advisory on Sham Transactions & Sanctions Evasion
On 31 March 2026, US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued an advisory to alert of sham
DCW Updates
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
DCW Updates
A Quiet Rule Change with Loud Implications for LCs
A recent S&P Global Ratings report on bank capital markets performance noted that the relaxation of the Enhanced
DCW Updates
India’s CBI Investigates USD 2.2b Alleged Bank Fraud
India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two senior executives of Reliance Communications Limited linked to an alleged
DCW Updates
TTP Releases Documentary Collections Guide
Trade Treasury Payments (TTP), along with BAFT and ICC, published “A Practical Guide to Documentary Collections” on 6 May 2026.
DCW Articles
DCW Articles
Force Majeure Defenses against a Beneficiary’s Demand under an Independent Guarantee
Judges at three court levels in China erred in deciding on the force majeure defense invoked by an applicant as the basis for an issuing bank’s filing for an injunction. Saibo Jin explains the case and its broader implications.
DCW Articles
Letters of Credit
In the latest installment of this annual survey article series, Carter Klein examines the most significant letter of credit issues emerging from cases decided in 2024.
DCW Articles
Not So Evergreen: Court Limits Duration of Auto-Extension Clause in Letter of Credit
Paul Roder examines why the Court decision in Starr Indemnity is troubling both in its interpretation of the auto-extension clause and the practical effect it may have on the industry.
DCW Articles
The Future of Advanced Technology and Generative AI in Trade Finance Operations
While adoption of Gen AI in trade finance operations is still taking root, its impact and utility will depend on adept human-led implementation.
DCW Updates
DCW Updates
Amid Conflict, ICC Urges Application of Practice Rules as Usual
Although the ongoing Middle East conflict continues to impact international commerce in various ways, the ICC has issued a statement
DCW Updates
Assessing Where eBL Adoption Stands & How to Advance It
Through real-time feedback from hundreds of industry specialists, a recent webinar conducted by Enigio attempted to capture prevailing attitudes and
DCW Updates
OFAC Issues Advisory on Sham Transactions & Sanctions Evasion
On 31 March 2026, US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued an advisory to alert of sham
DCW Updates
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
DCW Profiles
DCW Profiles
Keyboard was Springboard to Fulfilling LC Career
A Conversation with Pattie Marshall After more than five decades working in the letter of credit business, Pattie Marshall, SVP
DCW Profiles
Court Cases Ignite Interest
Trade Finance Career Spotlights: Soh Chee Seng How do leading trade finance professionals get to where they are? In this
DCW Profiles
An Optimistic Outlook Goes a Long Way
Career Spotlights: Michael Evan Avidon How do seasoned trade finance professionals get to where they are? In this Spotlight, we
DCW Profiles
Challenges Abound in Legal Realm of Trade Finance
A Conversation with Christine C. Sullivan In our interview series spotlighting the talented people in trade finance, we speak with
DCW LC Statistics
DCW LC Statistics
LC Statistics: 4Q25 US Bank LC Issuance
DCW reports quarterly LC issuance statistics for the top 600 banks headquartered in the US. Numbers are in USD 1,
DCW LC Statistics
Trade Finance Activity of the Top 50 U.S. LC Banks
DCW is beginning a series of visualizations drawn from our long-running U.S. LC statistics dataset. This first chart maps
March 2026
Upgraded DCW LC Statistics + Introducing DCW Data Lab
DCW’s LC Issuance Statistics for U.S. banks have an upgrade and a new look. The updated statistics now
DCW Conference Report
DCW Conference Report
2025 ABA Financial Crimes Enforcement Conference: Executive Summary
The American Bankers Association’s 37th Financial Crimes Enforcement Conference took place in Arlington, Virginia in October 2025, as banks and regulators grappled with AML reform, rising fraud, stablecoins, and the growing impact of AI on financial crime controls.
DCW Conference Report
2025 Americas LC Law Summit: Executive Summary
For the 26th consecutive year, the IIBLP conducted its one-day Americas Letter of Credit Law Summit. Held in New York City on 5 November 2025 and hosted by Baker McKenzie, the program was organized as a hybrid event. This Executive Summary provides an overview of key topics discussed and debated.
DCW Conference Report
2025 Americas Standby & Guarantee Forum: Executive Summary
For the 19th consecutive year, IIBLP conducted its Americas Standby & Guarantee Forum. Held in New York City on 4 November 2025 and hosted by Baker McKenzie, the program was organized as a hybrid event. This Executive Summary provides an overview of key topics discussed and debated.
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 Litigation Digest
DCW Litigation Digest
Evergrowing Bank Co., Ltd. v. Sambu Shipping Co., Ltd.
Case from China's Jiangsu High People’s Court involving issuing bank suing carrier for compensation for carrier’s release of cargo against applicant’s letter of indemnity in lieu of original bill of lading contains important lessons for banks.
DCW Litigation Digest
Ningbo Nanheng Import & Export Co., Ltd v. Shinhan Bank Corp. [2021]
The legal consequences of backdating paper bills of lading under letters of credit and use of surrendered bills of lading emerge from the China case, Ningbo Nanheng Import and Export Co. Ltd. v. Shinhan Bank Co.
DCW Litigation Digest
Petefish Skiles & Co v. Meads-Maes USA Chiren Joint Venture Company [2025]
Case raises important questions and concerns about a URDG guarantee issuer’s obligations and distinguishing an independent bank guarantee from an escrow account arrangement.
DCW Litigation Digest
Luoyang Aviation Construction Co. v. Korea Kookmin Bank [2023]
Case heard by China's Supreme People’s Court deals with questions regarding alleged fraud and the nature of a transferable credit under UCP600 Article 38.
ISP98 Model Forms
ISP98 Model Forms
ISP98 Model SBLC Forms
The ISP98 Model Forms are fillable templates written by bankers and lawyers, and are aligned with ISP98 (ICC Publication No. 590), the most widely used rules for standbys.
ISP98 Model Forms
ISP98 Form 1 - Model SBLC with Payment Demand
ISP98 Model Form 1 is a template for a Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC) that also incorporates an annexed Form of Payment Demand with Statement.
ISP98 Model Forms
ISP98 Form 2 - Model SBLC Providing for Extension
ISP98 Model Form 2 is a template for a Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC) providing for extension and incorporating annexed Form of Payment Demand with Alternative Non-Extension Statement.
ISP98 Model Forms
ISP98 Form 3 - Model Standby Providing for Reduction
ISP98 Model Form 3 is a template for a Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC) providing for Reduction and that also incorporates an annexed Form of Reduction Demand.