Contribution by KPMG. On 25 June 2018, the EU Directive 2018/822 (DAC6), which introduced mandatory disclosure rules, entered into force. These rules target all kinds of cross-border arrangements that fall under a hallmark of the Directive, irrespective of whether an advisor or intermediary is involved or not. When will the rules enter into force? EU Member […]
The Lugano Commodity Trading Association (LCTA) is pleased to offer a scholarship opportunity for the next CAS Commodity Professional (start: May 7, 2020). IMPORTANT INFORMATION Due to the COVID-19 emergency, the CAS Commodity Professional for the year 2020 has been cancelled. Study content Commodity trading and related services have grown significant […]
The Global Commodities Conference, organised by Lugano Commodity Trading Association (LCTA), was successfully held in LAC Lugano on November 13 – 14, 2019. More than 300 people attended the two-day conference that brought together numerous experts and important players in the commodity trading and international trading sectors. The annual international conference on commodities and commodity […]
On November 16 2019 at the Palazzo dei Congressi in Lugano was held the diplomas ceremony of the fifth edition of the CAS Commodity Professional, a training organized by the Lugano Commodity Trading Association (LCTA), in collaboration with the Zug Commodity Association (ZCA) and the Hochschule of Lucerne. The lessons were held alternately in Lugano […]
Alberto Fogagnolo CFO Deltasteel 1. Di che cosa si occupa la vostra azienda? Quali sono i vostri mercati principali? Dal 1994 il gruppo DELTASTEEL opera su scala geografica globale nel trading di materiali ferrosi. Nei suoi 25 anni di attività, in proprio o rappresentando primari gruppi internazionali, ha intermediato materie prime, semiprodotti e prodotti finali […]
Contribution by Ernst & Young. Following the adoption of the Federal Act on Tax Reform and AHV (Old-Age and Survivors Insurance) Financing (TRAF) by popular vote in May 2019, all Swiss cantons are required to align their cantonal tax laws and ensure conformity with TRAF-regulations. Since the new measures are not all mandatory, the cantons […]
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On June 13, 2019, members and friends of the Lugano Commodity Trading Association (LCTA) attended in large numbers the annual “Commodity Traders’ Dinner”, one of the most important event that the LCTA organises every year. The event took place at the “Tenuta Bally von Teufenstein”, a prestigious location in the middle of the vineyards. The evening program included […]
Contribution by Ernst & Young. On 19 May 2019, in a popular vote, Switzerland approved the Federal Act on Tax Reform and AHV (Old-Age and Survivors Insurance) Financing (TRAF) as adopted by the Federal Parliament last fall. The tax reform’s objectives include: (i) securing the long-term tax attractiveness of Switzerland as a business location; (ii) […]
Contribution by Euler Hermes. What to Watch? Global trade momentum and political intervention Indications of demand strength, particularly in China, but also in construction and automotive Management of overcapacities As a whole, after a weak 2018, the outlook for the metals sectors is mixed. Economic trade uncertainty has compounded the problem of slowing metal-consuming industries. […]