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 Forum seeks new young regional representatives
ICC is seeking young practitioners in the field of dispute resolution to serve as regional representatives for the 2026-2028 mandate of the ICC Young Arbitration and ADR Forum (ICC YAAF).
Enabling digital trade through legal reform: A guide for policymakers and practitioners
This ICC guide offers a simple introduction to MLETR, its implementation, and its impacts on trade and trade finance.
The cost of policy uncertainty on investment
This Oxford Economics report, commissioned by ICC, examines how economic policy uncertainty affected business investment across ten major economies – and what is at stake for 2026.
ICC Dispute Resolution Bulletin celebrates 35 years
Marking this milestone, the latest edition features expert analysis on key trends, practice developments and perspectives, reflecting ICC’s multi faceted approach to dispute resolution.
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.
ICC welcomes joint statement on e-commerce moratorium, calls for a permanent solution
The International Chamber of Commerce has welcomed a joint statement issued by 23 World Trade Organization (WTO) Members committing to maintain the practice of not imposing customs duties on electronic transmissions among themselves.
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.
Enhancing investment flows to emerging and developing economies: Rethinking green macroprudential regulations
Growing evidence shows current Basel III global banking rule interpretations unintentionally discourage EMDE lending by underrecognising credit enhancement and blended-finance tools.