Archive for the ‘Digital Trade’ Category

Surecomp further expands electronic trade document connection with CargoX partnership

November 29, 2023

Toronto, Canada, 29th November 2023 – Surecomp today announced that CargoX is the latest partner to join its RIVO™ platform. The collaboration further expands Surecomp’s fintech ecosystem, affording customers centralized access to a choice of best-in-class electronic trade document solutions through which to streamline their digital trade finance process. Operating its own independent Blockchain Document Transfer (BDT) platform, […]

U.S. Trade Representative Shifts Digital Trade Approach in Favor of Regulation

Digital Trade, News, United Arab Emirates

October 25, 2023

In a notable change of approach, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai has decided to withdraw longstanding U.S. digital trade demands in World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations. The move is aimed at providing Congress with more flexibility to regulate large technology companies effectively. The proposals, initially put forth by the Trump administration in 2019, had […]

Industry Outlook Towards UK’s Electronic Trade Documents Act

Digital Trade, News, United Kingdom

September 8, 2023

A recent webinar conducted by the Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT) has revealed that approximately 75% of businesses believe the forthcoming UK Electronic Trade Documents Act (ETDA) will positively impact their operations. The legislation is slated for implementation later this month. Digital Economy and Technology Minister Paul Scully has projected that the ETDA […]

Surecomp and ICE Digital Trade cement partnership to drive electronic trade document exchange

Digital Trade, News

July 26, 2023

Toronto, Canada, 25 July 2023 – Surecomp® today announced a strategic partnership with ICE Digital Trade, formerly known as essDOCS, to drive expanded digital trade finance capabilities for corporates, banks and other financial institutions. The technical integration between the two companies allows customers using Surecomp’s collaborative trade finance hub RIVO™ to seamlessly access, consume and […]

UK Strikes Digital Trade Deal With Ukraine

Digital Trade, News, Ukrain, United Kingdom

November 30, 2022

International Trade Council announces the UK-Ukraine digital trade agreement, in a move to boost Ukraine’s economy amid challenges from the war and infrastructure damages. The deal was struck at a London meeting between the UK Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch and Ukraine’s Minister for Trade and Economy Yulia Svyrydenko. The agreement aims to facilitate cross-border flows […]

International Trade Council calls for swift resolution to EU-US data transfer dispute

Digital Trade, Europe, News, United States

July 16, 2020

The International Trade Council (ITC) is concerned by the decision of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) to strike down the EU-US Privacy Shield, which governed the transfer of EU citizens’ data to the United States. The ITC recognizes the potential negative consequences of this decision on transatlantic trade worth $7.1 trillion (£5.6tn), and urges […]

The International Trade Council is a global, peak-body, chamber of commerce that supports businesses and governments by providing resources, advocacy, and networking opportunities to promote international trade and foreign direct investment. It serves as a platform for organizations to collaborate, share knowledge, and navigate the complexities of global markets.