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Nuove regole su sostenibilità e dovere di diligenza: in consultazione il controprogetto all’iniziativa «Imprese responsabili»

Prosegue fino al 9 luglio 2026 la consultazione sul controprogetto indiretto del Consiglio federale all’iniziativa popolare «Per imprese responsabili – per la tutela dell’essere umano e dell’ambiente» (RBI II). La…

Navigazione marittima svizzera: nuove regole per rafforzare il settore e allinearsi alle pratiche internazionali

Nella seduta del 27 maggio 2026, il Consiglio federale ha adottato un pacchetto di misure volto a rafforzare la navigazione marittima svizzera, con l’obiettivo di rafforzare l’attrattività della bandiera svizzera e di…

Visit from the Chinese Ambassador in Switzerland to Lugano

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

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?”

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

Imprese responsabili “Un’iniziativa che soffoca le iniziative”

di Luca Albertoni, Direttore Cc-Ti L’iniziativa in votazione il prossimo 29 novembre ed esposta come “multinazionali responsabili”, si chiama in realtà per “imprese responsabili”. Differenza da non sottovalutare e che deve…

STSA Video on the Responsible Business Initiative

The popular vote on the Responsible Business Initiative will take place on November 29, 2020. Here below you will find the video by STSA, in cooperation with LCTA and ZCA. The video is now available on public transport around…

STSA Responsible Business Initiative (RBI)

The popular vote on the Responsible Business Initiative will take place on November 29, 2020 and the campaign will start this summer. On that date, the Swiss people will be able to vote for or against the initiative.If…

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