Since the revised ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) Rules of Origin came into force in July 2022, exporters across Southeast Asia have found themselves navigating a far more demanding compliance environment. At the heart of the change lies a sharper focus on verifiable proof of origin, designed to safeguard the integrity of preferential tariff […]
The Supply Chain & Logistics Summit 2025, taking place from November 3 to 4, 2025, at the Four Seasons Hotel, Westlake Village, California, USA, will bring together senior procurement executives, innovative suppliers, and solution providers for two days of exclusive networking, strategic discussions, and knowledge sharing. Organized by Marcus Evans, this invitation-only event is designed […]
The Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) Summit 2025, taking place from November 3 to 4, 2025, at the Four Seasons Hotel, Westlake Village, California, USA, will gather senior procurement executives, innovative suppliers, and solution providers for two days of exclusive networking, knowledge sharing, and strategic discussions. Organized by Marcus Evans, this invitation-only event is designed to […]
Since its entry into force in January 2023, the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) has steadily expanded the landscape of corporate disclosure. Much of the early focus fell, unsurprisingly, on large enterprises and publicly listed giants. But as the months have passed—and as deadlines for compliance loom—attention is shifting towards another group now firmly […]
Helping Indian businesses simplify export/import compliance RightVantage Exim Private Limited today introduced its Free Tariff Analysis Tool, offering access to global tariff schedules, trade agreements, and regulatory insights. The tool is available at https://rightvantageexim.com/tariff-analysis/. “Exporters and importers face intense global competition,” said Anuj Sharma, CEO of RightVantage Exim. “With this tool, we’re making […]
The UK’s proposed Mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Bill—introduced in 2024 and now making its way through Parliament—has already prompted considerable debate in boardrooms and policy circles alike. Though formal enactment isn’t expected until early 2026, many companies, particularly those with annual turnovers exceeding £36 million, are starting to think seriously about what […]
When California passed the Transparency in Supply Chains Act back in 2010—though it only took effect in 2012—it was, in many ways, ahead of its time. The legislation compelled large retailers and manufacturers doing business in the state (those with over $100 million in annual revenues) to disclose their efforts to eradicate slavery and human […]
Live, up-to-date tariff, trade agreement, and export/import regulation data now available to everyone Washington, MI. Cura Resource Group is proud to announce the launch of a new, entirely free Global Tariff Search tool on its website. Accessible at https://www.curagroup.com/adamftd-global-tariff-search, the tool provides live, daily-updated information on global tariffs, free trade agreements, and the regulations […]
Kennesaw, Georgia, USA — August 14, 2025 — The Food is Good, LC, a leader in health-focused, compliant food solutions for institutions and businesses, today announced the launch of a Free Global Tariffs & Rules Lookup tool, giving U.S. businesses, international partners, and Walmart shoppers instant access to real-time duty rates, preferential trade-agreement provisions, and […]
The proposal for the US Tariff Accountability Act, introduced earlier this year, is already generating considerable debate, particularly among those tasked with navigating the complexities of international trade compliance. While still under legislative review, and therefore subject to possible (perhaps even substantial) amendment, the basic contours of the proposed law are clear enough to warrant […]
Since its enactment in June 2015, Canada’s Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act (ESTMA) has positioned itself as a tool — though perhaps not always as precise or decisive as originally envisioned — in promoting greater transparency within extractive industries. The underlying logic is familiar to most in policy and compliance circles: if firms engaged in […]
The European Union’s Conflict Minerals Regulation, which came into force in January 2021, marked a significant step toward addressing the human rights abuses and environmental degradation too often associated with the extraction of tin, tungsten, tantalum, and gold — collectively known as 3TG. The regulation was designed with a clear purpose: to compel EU importers […]
LedgerFunding, Inc., a pioneering FinTech company transforming global trade finance through blockchain innovation, has been officially nominated for the Go Global Awards 2025. Organized by the International Trade Council, the prestigious event will take place on November 18–19, 2025, at One Great George Street, Westminster, London. The Go Global Awards recognize companies that demonstrate […]
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, LedgerFunding, Inc. is a pioneering FinTech company transforming how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access capital across borders. Focused on addressing the $2.5 trillion global trade finance gap, the platform leverages blockchain and tokenization to make cross-border funding faster, more transparent, and more inclusive. Through its […]
Since its introduction in 2017, France’s Duty of Vigilance Law has stood out as one of the more ambitious legislative efforts to impose corporate responsibility for human rights and environmental risks in global supply chains. The law — pioneering in many respects — has pushed large French multinationals to take a more active role in […]
The amendments to Australia’s Modern Slavery Act, passed earlier this year, have introduced tighter reporting requirements that are now beginning to ripple through supply chains — sometimes in ways that feel predictable, sometimes in ways that seem to catch even seasoned compliance teams off guard. For companies earning more than AUD 50 million annually, the […]