Global issues & trends
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).
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.
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.
An Empty Seat at the Table: International Arbitration with Non-Participating Parties
Claudia Salomon, President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, warned that non-participation can jeopardise arbitration success, forcing parties to adapt strategies and tribunals to make decisions without both sides being heard.
Lowest first-quarter maritime piracy and armed robbery figures since 1991, but vigilance remains essential
The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reported a sharp fall in global maritime piracy and armed robbery incidents in the first quarter of 2026, with just 16 incidents recorded worldwide – the lowest first quarter figure since 1991.
WTO outcome “particularly concerning” for business, ICC says
ICC has issued a statement expressing concern at the failure of WTO Members to reach a concrete political agreement at a time of real strain on the global economy.
236 business organisations urge WTO Ministers for time-bound reform and e-Commerce Moratorium renewal
The statement calls for a time‑bound WTO reform process and the renewal of the e‑Commerce Moratorium, underscoring the urgency felt across the global business community for a well‑functioning multilateral trading system that meets the realities of the 21st century.
“We can choose to act,” ICC tells WTO ministers
ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO called on governments to act decisively, warning that inaction at this pivotal moment could deepen economic instability and erode the foundations of global trade.
Business calls on trade ministers to safeguard and reform WTO system at MC14
At a business forum co-hosted by ICC and the WTO on the eve of the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, business leaders called on ministers to deliver practical outcomes in response to the mounting pressures on the global trading system.
Statement of industry support and report on a permanent WTO Moratorium
ICC is among over over 100 business associations calling on World Trade Organization (WTO) Members to make the Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions permanent.
Final appointments to Technical Expert Panel on Carbon Accounting announced
The International Chamber of Commerce and Carbon Measures today announced the second and final group of experts appointed to the Technical Expert Panel (TEP) on Carbon Accounting.
When digital tools become more expensive, the online growth of MSMEs is at risk
Thai e-commerce services company Brandnista helps micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) establish online businesses and participate in the digital economy.