We strongly believe that the creation of sustained value and trajectory growth from this project is far reaching not only in key international fore but to all relevant financial institutions, corporations and their clients in the business world.
The ICC Global Surveys came into existence when the World Trade Organization (WTO) asked ICC to provide data for the G-20 meeting of world leaders at their first economic Summit, held in 2008.
From 2009, with contributions from its partners and under the direction of the Market Intelligence Working Group, the surveys have provided leaders with independent, accurate and in-depth analysis of trends in trade finance to keep them at the forefront of industry knowledge.
In cooperation with the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), SWIFT, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Marketing Intelligence Working Group of the ICC Banking Commission has published annual Global Surveys on Trade & Finance since 2009 and has continued to do so ever since.
Together, let’s rethink trade and finance.
Our Report
The pace of change in trade finance markets in recent years has been impressive. This is why, in May of last year, the ICC Banking Commission again provided a timely analysis of patterns of trade finance in markets worldwide.
Showcasing a sharp increase from the previous years, the ICC Global Survey 2012 was launched on the occasion of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Annual Meeting and Business Forum on May 17th, 2012.
The final report included representatives of 229 banks in 100 countries.
Our Influence
To respond to financial crises, institutions and policy makers need to focus on improving market intelligence so that future financial decisions can be based on solid evidence. The surveys provide that intelligence.
- They collect feedback on the timing and the calibration of reforms, helping policy makers to achieve the right balance between stability and growth. The information was used to formulate coordinated and targeted measures to stimulate trade finance markets and to prioritize the direction of available support.
- In their comprehensiveness, the Surveys include full industry representation and coverage. The 2011 Survey received responses from representatives of 210 banks in 94 countries ‒ a 30% increase over the previous Survey.
Expanding Our Reach
In the coming years, the Banking Commission will continue to respond to the growing changes and challenges of the wider corporate banking industry, specifically in the area of new regulations and market opportunities. In particular, the ICC Banking Commission is aiming at leveraging its current stature as the world’s leading trade finance industry representative group to become the foremost corporate banking industry group by extending beyond rules setting to being an effective provider of leading market intelligence.
In 2013, the International Chamber of Commerce’s Banking Commission decided to provide a timely analysis of patterns of trade finance in finance in markets worldwide and aiming for more partners and geographic reach. The increase in the number of countries participating allows us to provide a more diverse view of the global position regarding trade finance activity and constraints.
This new report, ICC Global Survey 2013, contains key metrics and analysis that will enhance our understanding of trade finance markets worldwide and will be launched in April 2013 during the ICC Banking Commissions' Bi-Annual Meeting being held in Lisbon, Portugal.
ICC Global Survey 2013 Edition
The purpose of the 2013 Survey is to gain an accurate snapshot of the trends evolving between 2011 and 2012 and to gauge future expectations for global trade and traditional trade finance activities, including changes attributable to the additional funding and risk mitigation activities of the development banks, export credit agencies and the World Bank.
This information can then be used to formulate coordinated and targeted measures to stimulate trade finance markets and to prioritize the direction of available support via innovative communication channels and creating speedy cost-effective supply chain of vital information.
We are pleased to note that participation in ICC Surveys continues to gain wide recognition in the industry, and the Survey contents clearly remain at the forefront in providing key information on trade finance, thereby significantly bridging the information gap.
Our Partners
- The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
- The International Finance Corporation(IFC)
- The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
- The Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- The World Trade Organisation (WTO)
- The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT)
- The World Bank
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Coastline Solutions
- Berne Union
- Bankers' Association for Finance and Trade - The International Financial Services Association (BAFT-IFSA)
- The Islamic Development Bank
- and many more.
Become a Partner
If you or your organization are interested in becoming an official partner of the ICC Global Survey, please contact:
Thierry SENECHAL
ICC Banking Commission
thierry.senechal@iccwbo.org
Sponsorship Opportunities
- Now available for all of our Projects.
Companies that would like to associate themselves with the ICC Banking Commission and its global network will find a variety of offers for 2013 and onwards. Sponsoring a banking meeting will give your company global recognition to reach leading bankers, corporate treasurers, consultants and vendors active in trade and supply chain finance.
For more information on how to become a sponsor, get more about the sponsorship opportunities contact Luz Rodriguez via email - lzr@iccwbo.org
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