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            • ICC publishes second edition Internet and ICT inventory

              Paris, 06/09/2010

              ICC has published the second edition of its practical and informative tool: AnInventory of ICT Policy Positions and Practical Guidance.

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            • Publicis, Microsoft and News Corp executives join ICC marketing commission leadership

              Paris, 30/08/2010

              The International Chamber of Commerce has appointed Eve Magnant, Vice-President, Corporate Social Responsibility Director for Publicis Groupe, and Brent Sanders, Associate General Counsel with Microsoft Corporation, to serve as Vice-Chairs of the Commission on Marketing and Advertising.

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            • IMB warns against misuse of NVOCC Bills of Lading

              London, 20/08/2010

              The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has identified a number of fraudulent shipments originating in India, all appearing on otherwise convincing shipping documents.

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            • ICC issues recommendations to shed light on requirements for on board notation

              Paris, 18/08/2010

              In response to recurrent requests for ICC opinions on the subject, ICC has published recommendations to help clarify requirements, and to guide banks in the correct interpretation and application of the ICC Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits (UCP) in relation to on board notations.

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            • World economy still improving aug 2010

              World economy still improving, but at a slower pace, ICC/Ifo survey reveals

              Paris, 18/08/2010

              The world economy continued its rebound from the worst recession in decades, according to the quarterly ICC/Ifo World Economic Survey released today. However, some regions, notably North America and Asia, saw slowing growth and there was a marked difference in growth prospects among regions.

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            • ICC spotlights role of technology development and deployment to combat climate change

              Paris, 13/08/2010

              During the recent United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) meeting in Bonn, ICC explored the challenges and opportunities for businesses to effectively develop and deploy technology at the necessary scale to combat climate change.

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            • ICC appoints new Chair of Banking Commission

              Paris, 11/08/2010

              ICC’s Chairman, Rajat Kumar Gupta, has appointed Tan Kah Chye, Global Head of Corporate Cash and Trade at Standard Chartered Bank, as the new Chair of the ICC Commission on Banking Technique and Practice. Mr Tan will succeed Regina Prehofer – who has successfully led the commission for the last four years – following the next meeting of the commission on 22 and 23 September 2010 in Orlando, USA

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            • ICC Environment and Energy Commission announces new Vice-Chair

              Paris, 03/08/2010

              Andrei Marcu, Head of Regulatory and Policy Affairs at the Mercuria Energy Group, has been appointed Vice-Chair of the ICC Environment and Energy Commission.

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            • ICC’s World Chambers Federation supports CACCI’s awards

              ICC’s World Chambers Federation supports CACCI’s awards

              Paris, 23/07/2010

              On 5-7 July 2010, the Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) successfully held its 24th CACCI Conference in Colombo, Sri Lanka with a record turnout of more than 300 delegates.

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            • ICC Honorary Chairman in Seoul shares business views ahead of G20 summit

              Seoul, 16/07/2010

              Addressing a plenary session of Asia 21, the Korea Ministry of Finance/International Monetary Fund (IMF) conference in Seoul this week, ICC Honorary Chairman Victor Fung told the audience that “Asia can help lead the global recovery from crisis, but countries must avoid the temptation of protectionism. Although the signs are encouraging, the road back to recovery will be longer than we think.”

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            • ICC’s new task force on Green Economy announces Chairperson

              Paris, 16/07/2010

              ICC’s new task force on Green Economy, which is under the auspices of the ICC Environment and Energy Commission, has named Martina Bianchini as chairperson.

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            • ICC and ISOC support IGF renewal

              New York, 15/07/2010

              As its mandate comes up for review, the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), a multistakeholder body created by the United Nations for discussion of Internet policy issues, received a strong vote of confidence from the business and technical communities earlier this week. At a joint event for UN delegates, the ICC and the Internet Society (ISOC) urged UN member states to continue the mandate of the IGF with its founding principles intact as a unique space for exchange on important Internet governance policy matters.

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            • Pirates face new resistance as navies strike back, says IMB

              London and Kuala Lumpur, 15/07/2010

              While Somali pirates demonstrated increased range and capabilities, there has been a relative decline in pirate attacks worldwide for the first two quarters of 2010, according to a report issued today by the International Chamber of Commerce’s International Maritime Bureau (IMB). A total of 196 incidents around the world were recorded by the IMB’s 24 hour Piracy Reporting Centre, compared to 240 incidents in 2009. This includes 31 vessels hijacked, 48 vessels fired upon and 70 vessels boarded.

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            • ICC advocates a more strategic regulatory treatment of trade finance

              Paris, 09/07/2010

              ICC has called for a more benevolent treatment of trade finance, given the potential international trade has to drive the world out of recession.

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            • ICC CEAG webinar explores the euro zone

              Paris, 09/07/2010

              The current economic situation in the euro zone and its global impact was the subject of the first ICC Corporate Economists Advisory Group (CEAG) webinar, held this week.

              The webinar, which took place on 7 July, revealed how recovery in the fragile euro zone has been weaker than in the United States and Japan. Domestic demand only ceased to fall in the first quarter of 2010 despite strong fiscal and monetary policy, which reduced interest rates to close to zero and generated an extraordinary liquidity provision, webinar participants heard.

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            • ICC publishes recommendations for lawful intercept requirements

              Paris, 08/07/2010

              An International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) statement on lawful intercept published today provides practical recommendations for ensuring that law enforcement has the tools it needs, while also ensuring that those tools are consistent with other important legal obligations related to information security, human rights and privacy, as well as the goals of promoting innovation, competition, economic development and international trade.

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            • First vessel hijacked by pirates in the Red Sea

              London , 06/07/2010

              Following a recent spate of attempted attacks in the region, Somali pirates successfully hijacked a vessel in the southern part of the Red Sea on Sunday.

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            • Business communities stand to gain from CCIPRO showcase

              Business communities stand to gain from CCIPRO showcase

              Paris, 06/07/2010

              Ten innovative chamber products and services have been selected by a jury for recognition at the fourth meeting of France’s local and regional chambers (CCIPRO).

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            • 10th Annual CCS Economic Crime Lecture

              London, 01/07/2010

              The 10th Annual CCS Economic Crime Lecture, sponsored by QEB Hollis Whiteman and PCB Litigation, gave an insight into thmindset of fraudsters and showed how companies can use this information to redefine their own security plans and procedures.

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            • New rules for demand guarantees effective 1 July

              Paris, 30/06/2010

              Securing an array of international and domestic monetary and performance obligations, ICC's new Uniform Rules for Demand Guarantees (URDG) enter into effect tomorrow.

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