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| ITFA is delighted to once again partner with Global Trade Review for GTR MENA 2025, being held in Dubai on February 18-19, 2025, at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel for a two-day physical gathering with an expected attendance of over 1000 registrants. We are thrilled to inform you that the ITFA Middle East Regional Committee will be hosting an exclusive roundtable on Day 1, followed by an insightful half-day ITFA seminar on Day 2. Day 1: Roundtable The Leadership Pipeline: The Future of Work in Transaction Banking This roundtable will explore the evolving dynamics of leadership in transaction banking, discussing the future of work with a focus on how women play a pivotal role in shaping the industry. The transaction banking industry, like many others, continues to build an inclusive leadership pipeline and is striving to provide more and more equitable opportunities for women to lead – however, there is a view that there remains a disparity at the top, underscoring the persistent challenge of achieving gender parity in leadership positions. This roundtable will aim to unpack the challenges and opportunities for fostering a more inclusive future, address any systemic barriers to achieving gender equity in TB as well as derive the best practices that have worked so far from the varied players participating at this event. Day 2: Half day ITFA MERC seminar from 14:30 hrs. onwards Panel 1: Basel 3 implementation: Navigating the impact on Trade Finance The implementation of Basel 3 regulations has introduced significant changes to the global financial landscape, with implications for trade finance. This panel will explore, with a ME focus, how financial institutions and treasurers are adapting to stricter capital requirements, liquidity measures, and risk-weighted asset calculations. Industry leaders will discuss challenges, opportunities, and innovative strategies to ensure compliance while maintaining the flow of trade finance—a critical driver of global commerce. Gain insights into how stakeholders are collaborating to balance regulatory demands with business growth and resilience. Panel 2: Accounting standards: what is new? Evolving accounting standards continue to reshape the trade finance landscape, introducing new frameworks that impact how transactions are reported and assessed. This panel will delve into recent updates in trade finance accounting standards, where experts will discuss the implications of these changes for financial institutions and corporates, offering practical insights on navigating compliance while optimizing financial reporting. Join us to explore the latest developments and their impact on transparency, risk management, and strategic decision-making in trade Click here to explore the GTR MENA 2025 event page. ITFA Member Benefits The ITFA Board is delighted to inform you that we have secured a limited number of complementary corporate rate passes available to ITFA members who fall under the category of exporters, importers, manufacturers, distributors, traders, and producers of physical goods. In addition, we have two standard rate passes at 50% discount and all others at 10% discount for ITFA members to attend this event. Passes are on a first come first serve basis and eligible for new registrations only. The 2 passes at 50% discount cannot be claimed by the same institution. To register your interest for any of the above mentioned passes, please send us an email on sec@itfa.org providing us with your full details (full name, job title, organisation, email, country, and phone number). As always, we do hope that our members make the most of the additional benefits that ITFA is bringing to them through such collaborations. |
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