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ITFA AGM 2025 Report

Monday, July 14th, 2025

We are delighted to report that our recent online AGM, held on 24th June 2025, was a great success, with many of you in attendance and participating in the electronic voting process. The Board extends its gratitude to all members for their continued engagement and support.

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ITFA Podcast Channel Goes Live – Tune In for Industry Updates and Insights

Monday, July 14th, 2025

ITFA is delighted to announce the launch of the ITFA Podcast Channel. Featuring podcasts produced by ITFA Chief of Staff, Tedd George, and featuring members of ITFA’s Board, Committees and Working Groups, this channel explores the association’s work to inform and support the global trade finance and forfaiting community.

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eBSI Diploma in Trade Finance – Special ITFA Members-Only OFFERS!

Friday, June 27th, 2025

Once again ITFA has partnered with eBSI Export Academy to provide you with reduced tuition fees on the Diploma in Trade Finance.

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ITFA 2025 Annual Conference Singapore – Launch of Conference App

Thursday, June 26th, 2025

The ITFA Board wishes to share a few points for your attention, relating to the upcoming ITFA 51st Annual Conference:

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ITFA’s FCCi Launch a New Paper “The Conquest of Military Dual-Use Goods Detection in Trade Finance”

Thursday, June 19th, 2025

We are delighted to share a new paper on Military Dual-Use (MDU) goods classification published by ITFA’s Financial Crime Compliance initiative (FCCi). The paper is entitled “The Conquest of Military Dual-Use Goods Detection in Trade Finance”, and builds on the FCC Initiative survey that we reported on in February. It was authored by Byron McKinney and Edward R. Stoltenberg. The […]

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ITFA Releases Data-Driven Report Supporting Recalibration of LGD for Insured Exposures

Friday, June 13th, 2025

In April 2024, at ITFA’s request, GCD had published a report on observed LGD on credit risk insured exposures as well as observed LGD on direct exposures to insurers.

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Celebrating Excellence: Announcing the Winners of the ITFA Insurance Awards 2025

Sunday, June 8th, 2025

The ITFA Board would like to extend its sincere thanks to everyone who attended the ITFA Insurance Event held yesterday, Thursday 5th June, in Switzerland.

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ITFA Annual Conference & GTR Asia Collaboration – Singapore, September 2025 – ITFA Member Discounts

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025

ITFA’s 51st Annual International Trade and Forfaiting Conference will take place in Singapore this September, alongside GTR Asia 2025 — as usual we are creating an unparalleled opportunity for trade finance professionals to connect, collaborate, and gain invaluable industry insights.

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T&IF’25 – Trade & Investment Forum 2025, London | June 4 – ITFA Member Discounts

Friday, May 23rd, 2025

ITFA, in partnership with BCR Publishing, is pleased to announce the third edition of the Trade & Investment Forum (T&IF25), taking place on 4 June 2025 at HSBC Group Head Office, Canary Wharf, London.

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Annual ITFA Emerging Leader Competition 2025 – Submissions Now OPEN!

Thursday, May 22nd, 2025

It is that time of the year again, and the 2025 edition of the ITFA Emerging Leader Competition is officially open!

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ITFA Conference Singapore, September 2025 – Early Bird Registration Ends 31st May 2025!

Thursday, May 22nd, 2025

Early Bird Deadline Approaching – Register Now for the ITFA 51st Annual Conference at a reduced rate!

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Trade Asset Distribution – Basel Impact and Banks Readiness Survey- ITFA & Komgo

Thursday, May 22nd, 2025

In August 2022, ITFA & Komgo jointly published the Trade Finance Taxonomy which summarised the complete range of trade finance products and techniques on a single page.

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