ITFA News


The birth of a new Strategic Alliance to Support Small Business Exporters

Monday, July 3rd, 2023

The US Small Business Administration (SBA) is the only federal agency with a cabinet-level presence promoting the interests of small businesses in the United States including developing their export potential. As a global trade finance association, ITFA is a natural partner for the SBA and is therefore delighted to announce the signing of a Strategic Alliance Memorandum with them.

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ITFA Emerging Leader Annual Competition 2023

Friday, June 30th, 2023

A kind reminder that the 2023 edition of the ITFA Emerging Leader competition is now in full swing! This has quickly become the “Oscars” of trade finance… and this year we are delighted to have GTR as our official Media Partner for the Award!

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ITFA Insurtech Working Group – 2nd Edition Booklet Release

Tuesday, June 27th, 2023

Comparability. This was the mantra for 2023 for the Insurtech Working Group for the second edition of the Insurtech Booklet.

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Fintech Spaces – ITFA 49th Annual Trade and Forfaiting Conference – Abu Dhabi

Friday, June 23rd, 2023

We are thrilled to announce that for the second time at an ITFA Conference, we are offering the opportunity to the ITFA Fintech members to elevate their presence at the conference and to showcase their offerings.

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ITFA week is in July

Wednesday, June 21st, 2023

It’s summer-time and ITFA is holding three consecutive days of events in London to celebrate (we’ll also find some strawberries and cream to throw in).

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International Metal Platform (IMP) joins the DNI Initiative

Tuesday, June 20th, 2023

Facilitating faster trade and extending liquidity seamlessly to corporates is a major industry ambition and it is becoming a reality thanks to our fintech members.

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ITFA 49th Annual Conference, Abu Dhabi – Dubai Cares, ITFA’s Charity 2023

Wednesday, June 14th, 2023

The ITFA Board looks forward to welcoming you in Abu Dhabi, between the 11 & 13 of October, for this year’s ITFA Annual Conference which will take place at the 5-star Ritz Carlton, Abu Dhabi Grand Canal Hotel.

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ITFA’s Fintech Committee attracts 12 new members

Tuesday, June 13th, 2023

It has been a busy first half of the year and we are delighted to welcome 12 new members to our Fintech Committee. Those new fintech members represent alternative lending platforms, trade processing and compliance systems, SCF technology platforms and b2b trading platforms.

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GTR UK, London – June 20 – Discounts for ITFA Members

Wednesday, May 31st, 2023

ITFA is delighted to once again partner with Global Trade Review (GTR) for GTR UK 2023 taking place on June 20. This one-day event will be held at the etc.venues (Broadgate Suite), 155 Bishopsgate, London.

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2023 ADB Trade Finance, Gaps, Growth and Jobs Survey

Friday, May 26th, 2023

The ITFA board, as a collaboration partner of Asian Development Bank (ADB), is writing to invite you to participate in the 2023 ADB Trade Finance Gaps, Growth, and Jobs Survey, in partnership with ITFA, International Chamber of Commerce, African Export-Import Bank and World Trade Organization.

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GTR East Africa 14-15 June, Nairobi – Discounts For ITFA members

Friday, May 26th, 2023

ITFA is pleased to once again collaborate with Global Trade Review (GTR) for GTR East Africa, taking place in Nairobi, Kenya on June 14-15, 2023.

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The ITFA ESG Report – The Regulatory Reality of Making Trade Sustainable

Thursday, May 25th, 2023

ITFA is delighted to launch its report, “The Regulatory Reality of Making Trade Sustainable” authored by the ITFA ESG Committee and Dr. Rebecca Harding.

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