LCTA
Year-end Message 2024
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Dear Members and extended Community,
as we bid farewell to 2024 and embrace new beginnings, we would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for the trust and cooperation you have shown us. To be more specific,…
COMMODITY ROUNDTABLE, JUNE 20, 2023
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The Commodity roundtable, organized by the Lugano Commodity Trading Association, took place on June 20, 2023. The event aimed to bring together professionals and experts in the commodity trading industry to discuss key trends,…
GLOBAL COMMODITIES CONFERENCE 2022
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On 23-24 June 2022, after the forced hiatus due to the pandemic, the Global Commodities Conference 2022 took place at the LAC in Lugano (Lugano Arte e Cultura). This is an international event organised by the Lugano Commodity…
Commodity Roundtable Event
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“Commodity Rountable” organized by LCTA took place on September 29, 2021, in Lugano.
President Matteo Somaini and Secretary General Marco Passalia gave a warm and enthusiastic welcome to all participants.
Great networking opportunity…
Visit from the Chinese Ambassador in Switzerland to Lugano
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On the occasion of the official visit to the City of Lugano of H.E. Wang Shihting, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China in Switzerland, the President of the Lugano Commodity Trading Association (LCTA) Matteo Somaini had the…
LCTA remembers Mayor Marco Borradori with deep gratitude
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Marco Borradori's sudden departure leaves us speechless. A Mayor always available, open and interested.The LCTA would like to thank Mayor Marco Borradori for his important work in these years for Lugano and the business community.His…
“Ever given or never get?”
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Article by Georges Hardegger, Account Executive Marine, International Trade, Logistics and Fine Art,
IBC Insurance Broking and Consulting Lugano
“Ever Given” or better “Never Get” indemnities for the delay…
Risks and financial crime: How resilient is your company?
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A crisis is a moment of truth that tests a company’s readiness, resilience and response. Organisations can emerge stronger after their most testing moments. Are you prepared? Watch this video to get a flavour of what’s going on.
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Out with the old, in with the new! The end of the Line for LIBOR and the start for SONIA
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Article by Roy Grist and Yasser Muflahi, Squire Patton Boggs
It’s the end of the line for the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), the interest rate benchmark for many financial products since…
Tonnage tax, a golden opportunity for the Swiss shipping industry
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Article by Alberto Genovesi, Chairman and Marco Moschen, Vice Director, Fidinam & Partners SA
Photo by Cameron Venti
On February 24th, 2021 the Swiss federal government launched a consultation procedure in order to evaluate the draft…
CAS Commodity Professional and LCTA Scholarship
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Photo by Riccardo Annandale
Since 2018 the Lugano Commodity Trading Association (LCTA) offers every year a scholarship opportunity for the CAS Commodity Professional (next edition: 6 May 2021).
Study content
Commodity trading…
Matteo Somaini, President at Lugano Commodity Trading Association, Interview by Corriere del Ticino
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Published on March 9, 2021 - translated in English by LCTA
Ticino is experiencing good growth in the commodities trading sector. What are the characteristics that enable this trend?
Many characteristic…
Greetings from the Mayor of Lugano
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Article by Marco Borradori, Mayor of Lugano
Dear Members of the Lugano Commodity Trading Association (LCTA),
2021 marks the tenth anniversary of your Association. LCTA has evolved considerably over the years attracting more and more…
EITI puts traders under spotlight on government deals
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Article by Dr. Pietro Poretti
On 28 September 2020 the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) released new reporting Guidelines for companies buying oil, gas and minerals from governments.
Payments by companies purchasing…
COVID-19: latest federal and cantonal measures
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In order to tackle the COVID-19 emergency, the Canton of Ticino has activated an information hotline for companies: 0840 117 112 / attivita-commerciali@ti.ch
16 April 2021
Coronavirus: Next phase of…
Cambio di Presidenza per la LCTA
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La Lugano Commodity Trading Association (LCTA) è un’associazione senza scopo di lucro e riunisce aziende attive nell’ambito del commercio di materie prime, delle spedizioni, delle assicurazioni e del finanziamento di questo settore.…
The EU Conflict Minerals Regulation – Due diligence requirements for EU importers
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Article by Carlo Mazzoleni, Associate Lawyer, Studio Mazzoleni
Photo by Guillaume Périguois
On 1 January 2021 the EU Regulation 2017/821 of 17 May 2017 (the “Regulation”)[1] will come into force, establishing new mandatory supply…