DCW Updates
DCW Monthly: March 2025
This month, we sort through some of the big questions shaping LC practice today. Is it time to rewrite UCP
Latest news (Page 8)
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 Updates
Canadian Province Proposes Surety Bonds as Option for Securing Municipal Obligations
In a development related to past reporting of standby and bond usage at the municipal level in Canada, the Canadian
DCW Feature
China Construction Bank Sued Over LC Fraud Connected to Vesttoo
White Rock, an insurance solutions provider owned by Aon, filed a lawsuit on 27 August 2024 against China Construction Bank
DCW Updates
Free Webinar: Navigating Sanctions, Dark Fleet Risks, and Financial Crime Update
A free webinar, offered by the Association of Trade Finance Compliance Professionals (ATFCP), will discuss the latest developments in global
DCW Updates
Two Draft Opinions to be Discussed at November 2024 ICC Banking Commission Session
Two Draft Opinions will be addressed at the next session of ICC Banking Commission’s quarterly discussion of Opinions on
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.
October 2024
World Fuel Services, Inc. v. First Service Bank [2024]
Issuer First Service Bank moved to dismiss wrongful dishonor complaint brought by World Fuel Services.
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
DCW Scam Survey
Nigerian Airline Officials Indicted in US for Obstruction of Justice
Further to a story previously reported (Oct 2022 DCW 45), the CEO and founder of Nigerian airline Air Peace, has
