The commodity trading sector is an important part of the economy of Lugano and Ticino, contributing to highly skilled employment, specialized expertise, and tax revenues. In an interview with Corriere del Ticino, LCTA President Matteo Somaini discusses the sector’s contribution to Lugano’s competitiveness as a business hub and highlights several factors that are key to […]
Eight professionals have earned the Certified Commodity Trading Specialist (CCTS) SAQ diploma, awarded on June 22, 2026, at the LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura during the Global Commodities Conference 2026 organized by the LCTA. You can read the article here (in Italian): Otto nuovi esperti di Commodity Trading: consegnati i diplomi (tio.ch, 16.07.2026)
In a joint press release issued on July 16, 2026, the Lugano Commodity Trading Association (LCTA) and Alma Impact AG announced the successful completion of the third edition of the Certified Commodity Trading Specialist SAQ program and the awarding of diplomas to eight industry professionals: The Certified Commodity Trading Specialist SAQ designation is a recognized […]
In Lugano, experts and industry leaders discussed the effects of the end of hyperglobalization and the growing volatility of currency markets – a sector increasingly exposed to international tensions, shifting trade patterns and the growing segmentation of markets – at an event organized by the Lugano Commodity Trading Association (LCTA). Lugano once again hosted one […]