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ENHANCING TRANSACTION BANKING BUSINESS IN A TRANSFORMATIVE ERA, February 2024

Monday, February 26th, 2024

I recall the day when we established a Transaction Banking division at my first employer. It was a sound response to a rising market demand for special product expertise and customized solutions

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THE IMPLICATIONS OF CLOSING THE SUEZ CANAL TO SHIPPING, February 2024

Monday, February 26th, 2024

The development of the East-West trade corridor provides Russia, Iran and China with more key markets in the Middle East, Africa and Europe.

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ITFA NEW MEMBERS, February 2024

Friday, February 23rd, 2024

ITFA is pleased to welcome five institutions to its growing family:

– BPB
– Cubelogic
– Energetic Insurance
– Frontier Clearing Corporation B.V.
– Tysers Insurance Brokers

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CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE – Sean Edwards, ITFA Chairman / SMBC, January 2024

Tuesday, January 30th, 2024

Welcome to the inaugural newsletter of 2024!

We would all have wished a better start to the year as the hangover of war and renewed terrorism continues the sense of uncertainty and darkens the economic clouds ahead with the global economy trundling along the bottom.

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USE OF CREDIT INSURANCE REMAINS BUOYANT DESPITE REGULATORY CONCERNS, January 2024

Monday, January 29th, 2024

The use of credit and political risk insurance (CPRI) by banks as a major risk mitigation tool continues to grow despite concerns about the potential impact of Basel III regulations on the financial product, according to a survey conducted by ITFA and the International Association of Credit Portfolio Managers (IACPM).

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ITFA TO DELIVER MORE BENEFITS TO MEMBERS IN 2024, January 2024

Monday, January 29th, 2024

ITFA will ensure even greater benefits for its members in 2024, with plans to expand the geographical reach of its networking events, improve access to information and educational resources and support the next generation of trade financiers.

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FINTECH COMMITTEE’S 2024 PRIORITIES WILL DELIVER NEW LEADERS IN DIGITAL TRADE INNOVATIONS, January 2024

Monday, January 29th, 2024

Following our laser focus on strategic industry-wide ambitions since 2018, the ITFA Fintech Committee has grown to support a network of 70+ fintech members and has delivered dozens of early adopters involving top10 financial institutions and asset managers.

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ANNUAL CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL EVENT IN ZURICH, January 2024

Monday, January 29th, 2024

On 18th December 2023 the International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA) and the Association for Forfaiting in Switzerland (VEFI) co-hosted the annual Christmas Cocktail event at the historic Zunfthaus zum Rüden in the heart of Zurich’s old town.

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ITFA NEW MEMBERS, January 2024

Tuesday, January 30th, 2024

ITFA is pleased to welcome four institutions to its growing family:

– Banco Safra S.A.
– Intact Trade Credit
– Global Supply Chain Finance Ltd.
– Trade Capital Corporation

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CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE – Sean Edwards, ITFA Chairman / SMBC, December 2023

Tuesday, December 26th, 2023

As we approach the conclusion of another remarkable year, I would like to extend my gratitude to all those who joined us at our Seminar and Christmas Cocktail Party in London, as well as those who participated in the ITFA Americas year-end event in New York City and our co-hosted event in Zurich with VEFI.

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AFRICA REGIONAL COMMITTEE PANEL AT GTR AFRICA IN LONDON, December 2023

Thursday, December 21st, 2023

On November 8th ITFA’s Africa Regional Committee (ARC) appeared on a panel at GTR Africa in London to discuss sustainability and African trade.

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2023 IN REVIEW: ITFA’S TOP FIVE HIGHLIGHTS, December 2023

Thursday, December 21st, 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, it is a good time to reflect on the achievements of the past year. It has been a busy 12 months – with ITFA’s diary packed with conferences, seminars, and networking events.

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