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Preoccupazione per i tagli previsti su Lugano-Agno
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Nel contesto delle misure di contenimento della spesa previste per il bilancio 2027, è attualmente in discussione una proposta di riduzione dei contributi federali destinati agli aerodromi regionali.
LCTA condivide la…

Stati Uniti: dazi del 25% su acciaio, alluminio e loro derivati
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A partire dal 12 marzo 2025, le importazioni di acciaio, alluminio e loro derivati negli Stati Uniti saranno soggette a un dazio supplementare del 25%. La misura, ufficializzata da due avvisi dell’agenzia doganale statunitense,…

LCTA elects new Executive Board Members and introduces the new Secretary General
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At the Ordinary General Meeting held on December 20, 2023, the LCTA Executive Board proposed Simone Knobloch, COO of Valcambi SA, Alessandro Odoni, Finance Director of Flame SA and Marco Passalia, Partner of Enet Energy SA…

LCTA: cambio di indirizzo
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Il Segretariato della LCTA si è trasferito presso una nuova sede. Vi preghiamo di aggiornare i vostri archivi e di utilizzare il nostro nuovo indirizzo per tutta la corrispondenza futura.
Lugano Commodity Trading Association…

Sustainability in commodity trading – conference & roundtable
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On Friday November 24, 2023, at the Hotel Splendide Royal in Lugano, the Lugano Commodity Trading Association and Alma Impact AG held an event to discuss sustainability as a critical issue to the future of the Commodity Trading Sector. More…

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.
Article…

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…