DCW Feature
Standby LCs: A Reliable Tool in International Trade
Low default rates, increased flexibility, technological advancements and evolving regulations make standby letters of credit (SBLCs) an appealing option in international trade
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 Monthly: December 2024
We’re thrilled to share the newest edition of DCW’s premium monthly content. This month’s highlights include: * Five
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.
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.
Analysis and Insights on ISP98 Rule 4.18
Explore ISP98 Rule 4.18 on negotiable documents, addressing endorsement, presentation, and transfer in standbys, with analysis and insights.
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.
DCW Monthly: October Insights
We’re pleased to share the newest edition of DCW’s premium monthly content. This month’s highlights include: * Two
Should "Negotiation" Continue to be a Form of Availability within UCP?
In the first of his series of DCW articles on major issues surrounding potential revision of UCP, ICC Banking Commission Senior Technical Advisor Dave Meynell examines the concept of negotiation.
Notable Chinese Supreme People's Court Cases Involving Application of ISBP
Letter of credit cases can reveal a great deal about how the industry's practice rules and standards are viewed and interpreted by the courts.
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.
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
