ICC Global Banking Commission Meeting to be Held in Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2027

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The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Banking Commission, Paris, has proposed hosting the ICC Global Banking Commission Meeting jointly with ICC Bangladesh in Dhaka during October-November 2027. This decision was made at the ICC Bangladesh Banking Commission Meeting, which took place recently. The ICC Global Banking Commission Meeting is a premier trade finance forum, with over 800 members from more than 60 countries attending its annual meetings. The event attracts representatives from various industries, including multilateral development banks, regulators, public agencies, banks, and fintechs.

Key Takeaways:

  • The ICC Global Banking Commission Meeting will be held jointly with ICC Bangladesh in Dhaka during October-November 2027.
  • The proposal was accepted at the ICC Bangladesh Banking Commission Meeting, which took place recently.
  • The meeting will be chaired by Muhammad A. (Rumee) Ali, Chairman of the ICC Bangladesh Banking Commission.
  • The 2026 edition of the meeting will be held in the United Kingdom, and the event will move to Bangladesh in 2027.
  • The ICC Banking Commission has over 800 members from more than 60 countries, making it one of the world's largest trade finance forums.
  • The meeting will include workshops for bankers, MSMEs, and women entrepreneurs, as well as seminars, roundtables, and policy dialogues on key financial issues.
  • The Commission plans to hold more frequent meetings to discuss crucial topics such as the impact of LDC graduation, digitalisation of international trade, and cybersecurity challenges in the banking sector.
  • Attendees will include representatives from leading banks and financial institutions in Bangladesh, including ICC Bangladesh Secretary General Ataur Rahman, Bangladesh Bank Advisor Md. Ahsan Ullah, and Standard Chartered Bank CCRO Mohammad Enamul Huque.

Statistics:

  • Over 800 members from more than 60 countries are part of the ICC Banking Commission.
  • 60+ countries are represented in the ICC Banking Commission.
  • The 2026 edition of the ICC Global Banking Commission Meeting will be held in the United Kingdom.
  • The event will move to Bangladesh in 2027, specifically in Dhaka during October-November.

Sources:

  • The New Nation