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ICCIMA and IRU studied routes to facilitate money transfers between organizations

The President of the Iranian Chamber of Commerce for Trade, Industry, Mining, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) held a meeting with the new Secretary General of the International Road Transport Union (IRU) during a webinar to discuss ways to simplify money transfers between the two bodies.

According to IRNA, Samad Hassanzadeh, representing the Iranian Chamber of Commerce, conducted an online meeting on Tuesday to discuss methods for ensuring fund transfers between ICCIMA and IRU.

At the start of the online meeting, the President of the Iranian Chamber of Commerce congratulated the new IRU Secretary General on taking office, noting: 'We are very pleased that an academically and economically educated figure has taken on this responsibility.'

Hassanzadeh expressed hope for the beginning of a new era of effective cooperation between the Iranian Chamber of Commerce and the International Road Transport Union, emphasizing that 'the continuation of issuing TIR carnets can strengthen Iran's position in the regional transit network.'

Addressing the difficulties with money transfers caused by sanctions, the President of the Iranian Chamber of Commerce described the steps taken to find ways to facilitate the transfer of funds to the IRU.

Hassanzadeh also stated the readiness to create a limited barter mechanism under the supervision of the IRU, proposing: 'It is proposed that the IRU develop a limited barter mechanism through which Iran could settle part of the service costs using goods not subject to sanctions, or that these amounts be paid through a bank designated by the IRU.'

Expressing gratitude for the constant support from the IRU, he requested: 'The credit that this union provides to Iran should be increased.'

The President of the Iranian Chamber of Commerce added that 'we ask the IRU to increase the quota for TIR carnets and Iran's credit line so that Iranian operators are not forced to resort to non-TIR related methods.'

Commenting on the long-standing valuable cooperation between the IRU and Iran, the Chamber President called for establishing operational channels and expressed hope that this partnership would continue into a new era with an updated vision and effective support, leading to the strengthening of Iran's position in the TIR system.

Kivan Kashfi, a member of the Board of Directors of the Iranian Chamber of Commerce, also congratulated the Tunisian nation on the election of Habib Turki as Secretary General of the International Road Transport Union, expressing hope for finding solutions to maintain and strengthen cooperation.

Habib Turki stated during this online meeting that his priority is to continue interaction and solve problems, stressing: 'We stand firmly and resolutely by your side.'

He mentioned efforts to find channels to facilitate money transfers in light of international sanctions and addressed the President of the Iranian Chamber of Commerce, saying: 'I thank you for your proactive and responsible actions in seeking money transfer methods.'

Habib Turki outlined three routes to facilitate money transfers between ICCIMA and IRU, stating: 'With the channels we have evaluated so far, we are very hopeful that the problem of money transfers between ICCIMA and IRU will be solved.'

The key topics discussed in this online meeting were increasing Iran's credit with the IRU, accelerating the process of sending carnets to Iran, and selecting new agents.

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Banco do Brasil implements Verified Origin to authenticate calls and prevent fraud

Banco do Brasil has started using the Origem Verificada system, a measure that will allow calls made by customers to be identified directly on their mobile phones. The institution announced this Wednesday (09/02) that it is using this system to authenticate calls in real time, aiming to help customers avoid scams that use fake numbers, known as spoofing, simulating service centers.

BB informed Tecnoblog that TIM is the operator responsible for providing the necessary infrastructure for this initiative. For this purpose, the company employs the international STIR/Shaken protocol, developed specifically to validate the origin of phone calls.

The STIR/Shaken protocol also stipulates that the caller must declare the purpose of the call, which would enable Android or iOS systems to display this information on the screen. Tecnoblog awaits a response from Banco do Brasil to confirm whether this functionality will be applied to telephone contacts.

Currently, this new feature applies to calls originating from the number 4003-3001, used by BB in communications from branches, offices, Customer Service (SAC), and relationship centers. Upon receiving a properly authenticated call, the customer will see the bank's visual identification on the screen.

Data provided by Cetic.br/NIC.br indicates that online fraud and data breaches have affected 45 million Brazilians aged 16 and over. In an official note, the institution mentioned that in 2025, it received an average of 2.3 million calls per month and made 1.5 million calls, in addition to registering a 30% increase in the service rate during the Origem Verificada tests.

The process works based on the STIR/Shaken standard. When Banco do Brasil makes a call, it receives a digital signature that serves as proof of the origin of that number.

Anatel adopted this protocol in 2024, and since then, smartphone manufacturers have begun integrating it into their respective operating systems in Brazilian territory. The Brazilian Association of Telecommunications Resources (ABR Telecom) is the entity responsible for managing this protocol, where the receiving operator verifies this signature before directing it to the customer.

It is important to emphasize that this identification does not replace basic precautions against fraud. BB emphasizes that its employees never ask for passwords, authentication codes, or the installation of remote access applications during calls, nor do they ask the customer to click on links sent during contact.

Another relevant point is the distinction between the numbers used for active calls. According to the bank, the numbers 4004-0001 and 0800 729 0001 are strictly receiving channels, and therefore, any call received on these numbers must be treated with caution.

Authentication becomes particularly useful in a context where operators are intensifying the blocking of suspicious calls. With Origem Verificada, legitimate calls carry a digital confirmation of their origin, allowing other networks to recognize the contact and not classify it as a fake number.

Due to the high incidence of call spam, users have shown greater adherence to the blocking systems offered by telecom companies, such as Vivo Anti Spam. Recently, Anatel established new guidelines for the systems provided by operators. Furthermore, there are native functionalities available in Android and iOS, whose assistants can answer and pre-screen calls before forwarding them to the device owner.

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