Today, global trade faces high volatility and regulatory scrutiny. To help institutions navigate these challenges, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Trade Register serves as the foundation of risk assessment. With over a decade of aggregated data spanning $25.7 trillion in transactions from the world’s leading financial institutions, this annual register has moved beyond mere statistical significance to become a critical asset for banks and regulators alike.

Samuel Mathew, Chair of the ICC Trade Register and Managing Director, Head of Documentary Trade at Standard Chartered, quoted that “The ICC Trade Register, built with and for the trade finance community, has become the global benchmark for our industry—providing clarity, confidence in positioning trade finance as a low-risk asset class and delivering tangible impact to the industry. Together, we will continue to lead the way, unlocking deeper insights, strengthening trust, and creating even greater value for global trade.”

The Register delivers financial benefits that reshape institutional balance sheets. Financial institutions leveraging these insights have unlocked between 30% and 60% of previously encumbered capital by applying more favourable risk weights to trade finance assets. This recalibration has reduced expected credit loss reserves by up to 90%, improving provisioning accuracy and balance sheet flexibility.

Most importantly for day-to-day operations, institutions report annual liquidity cost savings between €1 million to €2 million through improved regulatory treatment of short-term trade products, a development that directly enhances competitiveness in a margin-compressed environment.

The 2025 edition will expand beyond traditional risk metrics to include emerging topics. With over $152 billion in US tariff receipts, record-high FTA activity, and GenAI adoption scaling across major banks, this report offers the clarity needed to navigate complexity, seize opportunity, and stay ahead of structural shifts. 

ICC is going to launch this report in October. However, the date is not disclosed yet.