Announcements


Trade Finance Global (TFG) joins TFD Initiative as a non-bank originator

Monday, February 21st, 2022

We are delighted to welcome Trade Finance Global (TFG) to the Trade Finance Distribution (TFD) Initiative as a non-bank originator. From banks to asset managers, brokers and insurers, TFG aims to work with members of the TFD Initiative to pursue its vision of trade finance without barriers.

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Traxpay joins DNI Initiative

Friday, February 18th, 2022

Traxpay which joined ITFA early 2021 has decided to engage with the wider trade finance community on trade digitization and MLETR adoption through our DNI Initiative.

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SAVE THE DATE – ITFA webinar, 7 February

Thursday, January 27th, 2022

ITFA is pleased to invite its members to a webinar providing further insights into the transition from IBOR to risk-free reference rates. The webinar will consist of three short presentations from Mayer Brown, the Bank of England and CME Group, with an opportunity for Q&A at the end.

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DNI Initiative Webinar – Adoption of MLETR – are we heading towards optimal interoperability?

Monday, January 24th, 2022

Join us on Tuesday 8 February at 14:00 UK time, 15:00 CET, 09:00 EST for a panel debate on the actual adoption and expected benefits of interoperable trade documents and negotiable instruments as advocated by the Model Law for Electronic Transferrable Records (MLETR).

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Opportunity for ITFA members to co-sponsor ITFA webinars

Monday, January 17th, 2022

Here we are – starting a new calendar year 2022!

However, we seem to be in a familiar scenario, whereby the Covid situation is once again putting us in uncertain circumstances. We will continue to follow the situation closely and endeavour to hold live events in different regions as soon as feasible. In the interim and as requested by some of our members we will hold a series of webinars throughout 2022 in conjunction with physical events when these are possible.

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eURF Call for Applications – Reminder

Thursday, January 13th, 2022

ITFA is in the process of setting up a Working Group, aimed at creating an e-version of the URF800 (eURF), in the same way as the eUCP and eURC, which will assist users handling electronic negotiable instruments.

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ITFA ESG Announcement

Monday, January 10th, 2022

As previously announced at the ITFA Annual Conference in Bristol in October 2021, a new committee focused on the very important topic of ESG has been formed. Today we are pleased to announce the initial committee made up of individuals coming from a wide variety of backgrounds including banks, development banks, fintech, insurance, asset management and research.

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Update from ITFA MERC – UAE workweek

Thursday, December 30th, 2021

On December 7th, 2021 the United Arab Emirates announced it will move its weekend to Saturday and Sunday. The ITFA Middle East will be shifting its work week accordingly to Monday-Friday.

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Season’s Greetings

Thursday, December 23rd, 2021

Happy Holidays and a very Safe & Prosperous New Year 2022!

We would like to thank you for your continued support throughout this year – it is very much appreciated.

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ITFA and VEFI Christmas Party, Switzerland – 2 December 2021

Friday, December 10th, 2021

On December 2nd 2021 the Association of Forfaiters in Switzerland (Vefi) hosted its annual Christmas gathering at one of the traditional guild houses in Zurich.

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Thank you for attending the Seminar & Christmas Party on 6 December 2021

Friday, December 10th, 2021

The ITFA Board was overwhelmed by the attendance at the ITFA seminar and Christmas Party held on Monday 6th December at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton London. We would like to thank each and every one of you who has shown support for the Association during such a difficult year.

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SAVE THE DATE – ITFA 48TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, PORTO – 7-9 SEPTEMBER 2022

Thursday, December 9th, 2021

The ITFA Board is delighted to announce that next year’s 48th ITFA Annual Conference will be held in Porto, between 7-9 September 2022. So please SAVE THE DATE!

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