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            • ICC delivers trade finance and regulatory messages to EU

              ICC delivers trade finance and regulatory messages to EU

              Brussels, 06/04/2011

              The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) recently presented key trade finance messages, along with a host of regulatory concerns, to Olli Rehn, the European Union (EU) Commissioner responsible for economic and monetary affairs, in Brussels

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            • Global trade recovery takes uneven course, says ICC Survey

              Global trade recovery takes uneven course, says ICC Survey

              Brussels, 06/04/2011

              Global trade flows rebounded across many regions in 2010, according to the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Trade and Finance Global Survey 2011, but high-pricing meant that traders in many low-income countries still faced difficulties accessing affordable trade finance.

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            • Doha failure would have dire consequences on world economy, says ICC

              Doha failure would have dire consequences on world economy says ICC

              Paris, 06/04/2011

              The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) strongly supports a call from the World Trade Organization (WTO) for a breakthrough in the Doha Round of talks in April if these crucial negotiations for lowering trade barriers are to be concluded this year.

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            • ATA Carnet System to expand to Bosnia and Herzegovina

              ATA Carnet System to expand to Bosnia and Herzegovina

              Paris, 29/03/2011

              Bosnia and Herzegovina will implement the ATA Carnet System starting 18 April, bringing to 70 the number of countries accepting this international system, reducing paperwork and costs for businesses travelling with goods.

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            • ICC Guide to Incoterms 2010 offers valuable tips and tricks

              ICC Guide to Incoterms® 2010 offers valuable tips and tricks

              Paris, 28/03/2011

              The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has published the ICC Guide to Incoterms®2010 to serve as a practical resource for users of these rules, which are applied by companies for countless business transactions worldwide.

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            • ICC puts business view at VAT talks

              Paris, 23/03/2011

              The International Chamber of Commerce was involved in a high-level consultation in Rome with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), focusing on consumption taxes.

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            • As world piracy hits a new high, more ships are escaping Somali pirates, says IMB report

              IMB commends robust action by Indian Navy

              London, 18/03/2011

              The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) commends the Indian navy’s latest action against piracy off the country’s west coast, which saw a mother ship neutralised and 61 pirates captured.

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            • ICC responds to EU Commission Green Paper on European Contract Law

              Paris, 16/03/2011

              The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has responded to the European Commission’s latest Green Paper on European contract law policy for consumers and businesses, and urged that the proposed Common Frame of Reference (CFR) be kept as an optional instrument.

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            • WCF strengthens ties with Asian chambers

              WCF strengthens ties with Asian chambers

              Istanbul, 08/03/2011

              The Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) successfully held its 25th Conference in Istanbul, Turkey with a turnout of more than 150 delegates from 27 CACCI countries. Special guests at the event included ICC World Chambers Federation (WCF) Chairman Rona Yircali.

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            • New dynamic to Indian Ocean piracy despite monsoon conditions

              IMB adds its voice to calls for further action to curb Somali piracy

              London, 08/03/2011

              The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has come out in support of a joint campaign launched by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Intertanko, Intercargo, BIMCO and the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) that urges governments to take firm action on the issue of maritime piracy off the coast of Somalia.

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            • IMB sees rise in Nigerian oil frauds

              IMB sees rise in Nigerian oil frauds

              London, 02/03/2011

              The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has recently seen a rise in the number of Nigerian oil frauds reported to them.

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            • ICC green economy leader emphasizes business engagement to UN environment ministers

              ICC green economy leader emphasizes business engagement to UN environment ministers

              Paris, 01/03/2011

              Martina Bianchini, Director of EU Government Affairs and Public Policy for the Dow Chemical Company and Chair of the ICC Task Force on Green Economy, led ICC’s delegation to the 2011 UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Ministerial and Governing Council meetings. The meetings, held in Nairobi from February 17–24, brought together environment ministers from over 80 countries to consider critical next steps in preparing the environmental input to the Rio+20 Conference in 2012. Issues under discussion included new measures on chemicals, e-waste and heavy metals, and options to strengthen international environmental government institutions.

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            • ICC appoints Senior Advisor to the Banking Commission

              Paris, 01/03/2011

              The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has appointed the Head of the Trade Finance Program at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Steven Beck, as the Senior Advisor to the ICC Banking Commission.

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            • Banking Commission meeting set to shape banking rules

              Banking Commission meeting set to shape banking rules

              Paris, 01/03/2011

              The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is presenting its new Banking Commission strategy to members at the upcoming annual meeting in Zurich, Switzerland, as part of the organization’s drive to guide rule-making in the banking community.

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            • Don’t risk losing unique Internet governance opportunity, says ICC

              Don’t risk losing unique Internet governance opportunity, says ICC

              Geneva, 23/02/2011

              The ICC Business Action to Support the Information Society (BASIS) initiative has reaffirmed its support for the unique Internet Governance Forum (IGF) and urged that participation remains open to all and that discussions on Internet policy take development issues into consideration.

              The call came at the first round of open consultations for the biggest Internet-policy related event of the year, which got underway today in Geneva.

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            • ATA Carnet training aims to simplify trade with Senegal

              ATA Carnet training aims to simplify trade with Senegal

              Dakar, 22/02/2011

              The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) World Chambers of Federation (WCF) commends the recent five-day training programme, jointly organized by the Senegalese Customs Administration and the Dakar Chamber of Commerce, on the ATA Carnet System, the passport for goods that facilitates international trade.

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            • UAE ATA Carnet System to kick off in April

              UAE ATA Carnet System to kick off in April

              Paris, 22/02/2011

              The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to implement the ATA Carnet System starting 1 April, bringing to 69 the number of countries using this international system, reducing paperwork and costs for businesses travelling with goods.

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            • Global economic climate feb 2011

              Global economic climate reaches four-year high, ICC/Ifo survey reveals

              Paris, 16/02/2011

              The world economic climate indicator has achieved a new high since 2007 levels, indicating that economic activity overall is picking up, according to the quarterly World Economic Survey, from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the Munich-based Ifo Institute for Economic Research, released today.

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            • ICC appoints Customs Committee Vice-Chair

              ICC appoints Customs Committee Vice-Chair

              Paris, 14/02/2011

              The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has appointed the director of Global Logistics Policy at Pfizer, Anthony Barone, as Vice-Chair for its Committee on Customs and Trade Regulations.

              In his role as Vice-Chair, Mr Barone is set to advance the committee’s work programme, as well as to provide support to the committee’s Chair Selig Merber, Vice President of GE International,in developing consensus within the committee on policy positions and statements.

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            • Intellectual property is a powerhouse for innovation and economic growth

              Intellectual property is a powerhouse for innovation and economic growth

              Paris, 03/02/2011

              The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has released a new report that provides compelling evidence of the value of IP and the benefits provided by strong enforcement of IP regulations to protect against IP theft.

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