Spring Cocktail Event

Thursday, January 1st, 1970

The Board of ITFA wishes to invite you to our Spring Cocktail Event in Amsterdam. The Event shall be held on the 23rd of April, 2013 at: House of Amsterdamwww.houseofamsterdam.com Herengracht 168, 1016 BP Amsterdam, Netherlands

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ITFA Christmas Party

Thursday, January 1st, 1970

The party will start at 7.00 p.m. and will be held at Loungelover, 1 Whitby Street London E1 6JU (visit their website at http://www.loungelover.co.uk for instructions on how to get there)

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39th Annual Forfaiting Conference: Dubrovnik, Croatia 2012

Thursday, January 1st, 1970

The ITFA’s annual conference has just come to an successful end in Dubrovnik. A beautiful city with an irresistible panorama hosted this year’s Annual Conference at the Dubrovnik Palace Hotel. Around 175 delegates from 34 countries gathered together to exchange views, experiences and ideas under these difficult times for the global economy. Also, it was […]

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Amsterdam Spring Reception 2012

Thursday, January 1st, 1970

For the second year, Credit Europe Bank N.V. and the International Forfaiting Association co-hosted the annual “Amsterdam Spring Reception”. The event took place in a historic venue called “Het West-Indisch Huis”, which is popular with the locals.  Similar to the previous year, it was well attended by counterparts from Northern Europe and the UK, over […]

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GRC meeting in Frankfurt 21/06/2012

Thursday, January 1st, 1970

The German Regional Committee met on 21/06/2012 for a brief update on what happens in ITFA and in the Forfaiting / Secondary Market Community. The meeting was also an excellent opportunity to exchange news with existing partners and meeting new contacts. The turn-out was again really good: over 25 members from different regions in Germany […]

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38th Annual Forfaiting Conference: Vienna 2011

Thursday, January 1st, 1970

We are pleased to invite you to register for the 38th ITFA AGM and Conference that will be held in Vienna from 7-9 September 2011. As usual the conference will begin with lunch on Wednesday 7th September and end with lunch on Friday 9th September.

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Education Seminar

Thursday, January 1st, 1970

Due to popular request, the ITFA are again organising an Educational Seminar immediately prior to the ITFA AGM and Conference in Vienna this year. The Seminar will begin on Tuesday 6th September at 14:00 and end after lunch Wednesday 7th September. Please register for the seminar on the main Annual Conference registration page

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ITFA Regional Committee for Central & Eastern Educational Course on Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Thursday, January 1st, 1970

The ITFA Regional Committee for Central & Eastern Europe invites you to the Educational Course on “EBRD Experience in Trade Finance” and “Economic outlook CEE”

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ITFA – Two new members from South Africa join the ITFA in its mission to increase membership

Thursday, August 28th, 2014

The ITFA is pleased to welcome two new members to its association, Rand Merchant Bank, a division of First Rand Bank Ltd and Nedbank Ltd, both located in South Africa.

Paolo Provera welcomed both members on behalf of the ITFA, “We are delighted to welcome two new members to our association. They bring a wealth of experience and diversity to our association.”

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ITFA – Geo-Politics Creates New Challenges For Trade Finance

Thursday, August 28th, 2014

London, August 19, 2014: Recent global political developments may create new challenges for trade and trade finance, especially with the sanctions against Russia. This was the message from the August 2014 issue of the International Trade and Forfaiting Association’s newsletter, issued by the industry body for banks and other institutions specialising in the origination, sale […]

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ITFA – final Speaker for the Conference in Barcelona – Dr. Benedict Okey Oramah

Thursday, August 28th, 2014

The annual conference in Barcelona is just five weeks away. If you have not registered for the ITFA annual conference which will be held between the 10th and 12th September 2014, please https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/84379 All preparations are on track, both for the conference and for launching new initiatives which we will tell you all about at […]

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ITFA – Introducing the Speakers in Barcelona – Christian Karam

Thursday, August 28th, 2014

Another week, another exciting speaker. Indeed our annual conference is getting closer and we hope that you have registered and booked your flights, if not please do so without further delays. Our board members are indeed busy throughout the summer to deliver yet another conference which will hopefully meet your expectations. Rethinking the ITFA will […]

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FCMB (UK) Limited joins the ITFA

Thursday, August 28th, 2014

FCMB (UK) Limited, established in 2008, is the latest member to join the International Trade and Forfaiting Association (“ITFA”). Terry Rust who is well known in the forfaiting community will Head the Trade Finance activity of the bank. Terry will also be responsible for all matters relating to the ITFA. FCMB (UK) Limited, is a […]

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ITFA – Introducing the Speakers in Barcelona – Grant Eldred

Thursday, August 28th, 2014

The ITFA is delighted to announce that Grant Eldred, the Head of the Finance Group at Thomas Cooper, will be addressing the ITFA’s Annual Conference again this year. At last year’s Conference Grant spoke generally about sanctions regimes around the world and their legal impact on global trade finance. This year he will concentrate on […]

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Stammtisch of the German Regional Committee on July 10, 2014

Thursday, August 28th, 2014

Despite the World Cup 2014 this year’s Stammtisch – Spring/ Summer meeting – of the German Regional Committee was very well attended by GRC Members from all over Germany; the date “July 10” had been carefully selected in order to avoid conflicts of interest. On the occasion of this meeting Mrs Christine Borusiak of BHF-BANK, […]

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ITFA – Introducing the Speakers in Barcelona – Markus Wohlgeschaffen

Thursday, August 28th, 2014

The ITFA is delighted to introduce Markus Wohlgeschaffen, the Managing Director and Head of Global Trade Finance & Services in Global Transaction Banking at UniCredit. He will be addressing the new trends and products available to optimize working capital in the supply chain and the specific role receivables will play in the future in that […]

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IIG Bank (Malta) Ltd joins the ITFA

Thursday, August 28th, 2014

The ITFA is pleased to welcome a new Member to the Association, IIG Bank (Malta) Ltd. The principle delegate of the Bank for all ITFA matters will be Raymond Busuttil, CEO and Managing Director of IIG Bank (Malta) Ltd. IIG Bank (Malta) Ltd has been established in Malta since March 2010. The bank is an […]

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The ICC partner with the ITFA in the 3rd Supply Chain Financing Summit

Thursday, August 28th, 2014

Each year the world’s leading supply chain finance experts gather at the International Chamber of Commerce for a unique event many describe as the trade finance highlight of the year. A unique opportunity to learn from experienced corporate executives and senior bankers about their visions and strategies in the area of supply chain finance. http://www.iccwbo.org/Training-and-Events/All-events/Events/2014/3rd-Supply-Chain-Financing-Summit/

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ITFA Educational Seminar in China 2014

Thursday, August 28th, 2014

On the 12nd of June, the ITFA Board in association with North and East Asia Regional Committee (NEARC) successfully organized a one-day Forfaiting Educational Seminar in Shanghai, China. 110 participants from major Chinese banks, representing not only the 10 NEARC member institutions but also the non-member institutions like Bank of Communications, Industrial Bank, Shanghai Pudong […]

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The ITFA welcomes a new member in Norway

Thursday, August 28th, 2014

The ITFA welcomes its newest Member, DNB Norway. The principle delegate of the Bank for the ITFA will be Sofia Johansson, Relationship Manager, Africa, International Financial Institutions. DNB is currently the only ITFA member in Norway. DNB is Norway’s largest financial services group and one of the largest in the Nordic region in terms of […]

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