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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
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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 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 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.
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 Articles
Toxic Tonnage: How the Dark Fleet puts the world at environmental & economic risk
The “Dark Fleet” exposes financial institutions to sanctions violations, lawsuits, and losses. Learn how to mitigate these hidden risks.
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