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19 aug. 2024
Enhanced consultation with taxpayers and increased tax certainty vital to future development of proposed UN Tax Convention
Following a three-week intergovernmental meeting in New York earlier this month, the United Nations has adopted Terms of Reference for a Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation – a potentially significant step towards establishing new rules for cross-border taxation.
16 mei 2024
ICC’s debut at B7 Summit to drive a new course for global cooperation
The International Chamber of Commerce, the institutional representative of over 45 million companies in more than 170 countries, participated for the first time in the Business Federations of the Group of Seven (B7) Summit taking place in Rome on 17 May. The B7 is the official platform for the international business community to support the work of the G7, the most significant inter-governmental forum for the world's major advanced economies.
15 mei 2024
New chair of Global ICC Environment and Energy Commission announced
ICC has announced the appointment of Rob Cameron, Global Head of ESG Engagement, Nestlé as the new Chair of the ICC Global Commission on Environment and Energy – a global forum of more than 500 members to shape policy discussions on the international sustainability agenda, including climate change and green economy.
29 apr. 2024
Open letter on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
In an open letter to European Commission Director-General for Taxation and Customs Union ICC is calling attention to the severe compliance challenges faced by companies during the first reporting period of the transitional phase of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
24 apr. 2024
ICC Digital Standards Initiative launches complete framework for supply chain digitalisation
The Digital Standards Initiative (DSI) of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has launched a complete framework for end-to-end supply chain digitalisation, based on its 18-month analysis covering all 36 key trade documents.
22 apr. 2024
Saudi Arabia and the Philippines to launch ATA operations in 2024
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) will welcome the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of the Philippines as part of its ATA Carnet International Guaranteeing Chain (ATA Chain). The ATA Carnet is an international customs document operated since 1963 that allows duty- and tax-free temporary admission of goods for up to one year.
10 apr. 2024
ICC Secretary General addresses environment ministers ahead of INC-4
ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO has issued a letter to environment ministers, calling on them to prioritise tangible outcomes at the upcoming 4th negotiating session of the UNEP Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) to combat plastic pollution. With only two sessions remaining, Mr. Denton emphasises the urgency of forging a clear path forward and mobilising all sectors of society to address this pressing global issue.
27 mrt. 2024
New Leadership Appointed to DSI Industry Advisory Board
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has announced new appointments to lead the Industry Advisory Board (IAB) of the Digital Standards Initiative, the global platform for digital trade standards alignment, adoption and engagement. Stephan Wolf of GLEIF assumes the Chair role, as the inaugural Chair Gerard Hartsink steps down. Robert Beideman of GS1, continues in his current role as Vice-Chair and is joined by ING banker Lynn Ng as newly appointed Vice-Chair.
25 mrt. 2024
New version of Global Trade Modernization Index launches to accelerate digital trade
The ICC Digital Standards Initiative, the Asia Global Institute and Milken Institute have announced the launch of the BETA version of the Global Trade Modernization Index (GTMI) in Hong Kong. The new version marks the first update of the ALPHA version launched in March 2023.
22 mrt. 2024
ICC wins award for advancing inclusivity in arbitration
ICC has been awarded the Equal Representation in Arbitration (ERA) Pledge Award for exceptional contributions to promoting diversity and inclusion. The announcement was made last night at the prestigious Global Arbitration Review (GAR) Awards ceremony in Paris. It is the second time ICC has been recognised in this category.
22 feb. 2024
Shaping tomorrow's trade at the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13)
As anticipation builds for the upcoming 13th Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi next week, the global stage is set for pivotal discussions that will shape the future of international trade. Among the pressing issues slated for deliberation is the fate of the World Trade Organization (WTO) moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions, poised to expire in February. The implications of its renewal or expiration loom large, particularly for the growing realms of e-commerce and digital trade.
21 feb. 2024
ICC Secretary General John Denton’s open letter to trade ministers ahead of MC13
ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO has issued a letter to trade ministers urging them to make every possible effort to ensure that the World Trade Organization’s 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) delivers tangible outcomes to bolster the multilateral trading system.