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ICC welcomes G7 commitment to catalyse private capital for development

The International Chamber of Commerce has issued the following statement in response to the G7 Leaders' declaration on mutually beneficial international partnerships.

ICC welcomes G7 commitment to catalyse private capital for development2026-06-29T14:54:24+02:00

New tracker shines light on global progress towards paperless trade

The tracker gives governments, businesses and international bodies their clearest view yet of how the world is moving – or not – towards a landmark treaty that could make paper cargo documents history.

New tracker shines light on global progress towards paperless trade2026-06-29T14:43:08+02:00

How can business shape the future of multilateral cooperation?

ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO joins Vrinda Tiwari, Asia-Pacific Programme Officer at the International Energy Agency (IEA), to discuss the evolving role of business in an increasingly complex global environment.

How can business shape the future of multilateral cooperation?2026-06-05T11:13:13+02:00

AI self-assessment guide: Helping businesses assess AI compliance, IP protection and risk

The ICC self-assessment guide is a practical, framework to help businesses that use or develop AI ask the right questions, identify key risks and take proportionate steps towards responsible AI adoption and deployment;

AI self-assessment guide: Helping businesses assess AI compliance, IP protection and risk2026-05-29T10:10:34+02:00

ICC warns on fertiliser supply and trade fragmentation at Milken Global Conference

ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO has warned of growing risks to global food security and the multilateral trading system, speaking at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles and in a live interview with Bloomberg on the sidelines of the event.

ICC warns on fertiliser supply and trade fragmentation at Milken Global Conference2026-05-11T11:29:36+02:00

ICC highlights risks to global trade and food security

ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO has highlighted growing risks to global trade and food security in media interviews discussing disruptions affecting the Strait of Hormuz.

ICC highlights risks to global trade and food security2026-05-11T11:26:55+02:00

When competition cannot be perfect: adapting antitrust to small and insular economies

Drawing on insights from a survey of competition authorities in small and insular jurisdictions, this ICC report shows why competition policy cannot always be applied the same way everywhere.

When competition cannot be perfect: adapting antitrust to small and insular economies2026-05-11T11:23:07+02:00

ICC welcomes Standard Chartered’s full adoption of ICC Principles for Sustainable Trade Finance

ICC announced that Standard Chartered has adopted the full suite of the ICC Principles for Sustainable Trade Finance (PSTF).

ICC welcomes Standard Chartered’s full adoption of ICC Principles for Sustainable Trade Finance2026-04-28T16:11:57+02:00

Application of ICC trade finance rules in the context of the Middle East conflict

In light of the conflict in the Middle East, ICC clarifies how existing trade finance rules continue to apply, recalling relevant provisions on document delays, force majeure and electronic presentation under ICC frameworks.

Application of ICC trade finance rules in the context of the Middle East conflict2026-04-20T14:50:35+02:00

ICC highlights Europe’s role moving global trade from fragmentation to delivery

Senior policymakers and business leaders met in Brussels this week to advance practical pathways for strengthening the global trading system.

ICC highlights Europe’s role moving global trade from fragmentation to delivery2026-04-17T12:49:14+02:00
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