Tuesday, April 28th, 2020

Following the release of the first deliverable of the DNI Initiative, the ITFA Fintech Committee is delighted to invite you to two educational opportunities as follows:
– DNI Initiative – Introduction taking place on Tuesday 12 May 10am UK and 3pm UK time
– DNI Initiative – Technology integration by China Systems and Enigio taking place on Tuesday 19 May 10am UK and 3pm UK time

Friday, April 24th, 2020

Following hard on our guidance on the use of electronic signatures, ITFA has been working with ICC and BAFT to gather together the new digital working practices or “hacks” implemented by banks and financial institutions to manage the current unique and broad challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Thursday, April 23rd, 2020

An ambitious initiative has been some time in the making at ITFA. We are delighted to share it now as the world is being ravaged by COVID-19.

Friday, April 17th, 2020

ITFA is pleased to inform you, that we have taken immediate action with our European policymakers to explain once again the important support that credit insurance provides to the real economy though facilitating bank lending.

Thursday, April 16th, 2020

ITFA members can join us on Thursday April 30th at 12:00 UK time / 13:00 CET / 19:00 SGT for an ITFA webinar where the millennials from the ITFA Emerging Leaders panel will share their perspective on challenges within the Trade Finance industry during COVID 19. The session will be moderated by Pouya Jafari of the ITFA Emerging Leaders and Channel […]

Tuesday, April 14th, 2020

We enclose the third weekly round-up of news and information on national and international support and relief programmes to counter the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. We are now also including some information on the US.

Wednesday, April 8th, 2020

Since we published our guidance on digital signatures last week here, we have received a number of queries asking if the BAFT-ITFA Master Participation Agreement can be signed in this way.

Monday, April 6th, 2020

We enclose the second weekly round-up of news and information on national and international support and relief programmes to counter the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Friday, April 3rd, 2020

The ITFA Emerging Leaders (ELs) are pleased to announce the launch of ‘ITFA Emerging Leader of 2020’. The initiative was set up to recognise the efforts of ITFA ELs the trade finance industry, allowing them to showcase their ideas and their work for the benefit of the industry.

Thursday, April 2nd, 2020

ITFA members can join us on April 9th at 13:00 UK time / 14:00 CET / 08:00 EST / 20:00 SGT for an ITFA webinar where leading trade practitioners will debate current challenges with regards to ensuring continuity of trade operations.

Tuesday, March 31st, 2020

At a time like the present, it is critical that our members and followers are in possession of up to date information about national and international Covid-19 relief measures being brought in by governments and other authorities around the world.

Monday, March 30th, 2020

Join ITFA for an on-line session to learn how the trade finance industry can provide significant support to the global economy and help private and public sector institutions collaborate to support the economic activity. ITFA will be hosting this webinar on April 2nd at 10:00 UK time

Monday, March 30th, 2020

As the Covid 19 pandemic continues to affect our followers and members we are releasing some practical advice on the signature of documents which we hope you will find useful.

Thursday, March 26th, 2020

On behalf of ITFA and TFG, we would like to thank you for joining yesterday’s COVID-19 Tradecast.

Thursday, March 12th, 2020

Trade Finance Global (TFG) have released their latest edition of ’Trade Finance Talks’, themed: Challenging Business – Trade Finance in Developing Markets.

Friday, March 20th, 2020

ITFA and TFG welcome global experts from the industry to discuss how the trade industry is forming the frontline for millions of businesses around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us on our first ever COVID-19 ‘tradecast’.

Friday, March 20th, 2020

The current crisis brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic unprecedented in modern times: the whole world is at war with a virus.

Monday, March 16th, 2020

The ITFA Board is pleased to offer a 20% discount to all ITFA members on the following books (e-book and hardback versions) written specifically for the financial market by Stephen Jones, who has more than 40 years of experience in the trade finance market.

Wednesday, March 11th, 2020

The ITFA Board regrets to inform you that due to the spread of COVID-19, the organizers of the Tallinn SCF Summit have reluctantly decided to postpone the event. The new date is to be determined so please look out for further communication.

Tuesday, March 10th, 2020

Due to the coronavirus-alert and the closing of schools and universities in Madrid, we have taken the decision to postpone the ITFA and Berne Union joint educational event at IE Business School which was scheduled to take place on 23rd March in Madrid.