ITFA News


GTR US 2021 New York, 8 December – Discounts for ITFA members

Monday, November 22nd, 2021

We are pleased to announce that ITFA will be partnering with Global Trade Review (GTR) for its upcoming event; GTR US 2021 New York. GTR is returning to Manhattan on December 8!

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Final programme ITFA year-end Market Update Seminar and Christmas Party 2021 – 6 December

Tuesday, November 16th, 2021

The ITFA Board wishes to invite its members to the ITFA Christmas Party 2021. This year’s event is taking place on Monday 6 December 2021 at Savage Garden Rooftop Bar of the Doubletree, Tower of London Hotel. We have hired the entire 12th floor to accommodate our expected numbers and give you more space to mingle and network.

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DNI Initiative attracts 12 new members

Tuesday, November 16th, 2021

The DNI Initiative has established the most specialised community of technology firms, financial institutions, corporates and additional stakeholders committed to digitise trade documents and negotiable instruments as per UNCITRAL MLETR-compatible laws.

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DNI Initiative attracts more institutions committed to drive adoption of MLETR

Tuesday, November 16th, 2021

The DNI Initiative has established the most specialised community of technology firms, financial institutions, corporates and additional stakeholders committed to digitise trade documents and negotiable instruments as per UNCITRAL MLETR-compatible laws.

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Accelerated Payments joins ITFA and TFD Initiative

Monday, November 15th, 2021

We are delighted to welcome Accelerated Payments to ITFA and to TFD Initiative, our flagship trade distribution community.

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ITFA GRC WEBINAR – FALL WORKSHOP

Monday, November 15th, 2021

The ITFA German Regional Committee (GRC) is pleased to invite ITFA members to their annual Fall workshop. This webinar will be held on Thursday 25 November 2021.

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Coriolis Technologies announces Working Group to tackle ESG in International Trade

Friday, November 12th, 2021

Coriolis Technologies, a leading producer of data, analytics and insight into trade flows and supply chains, is pleased to announce several new partners to a non-competitive working group for organisations involved in the facilitation of international trade wishing to align the industry around a common standard for the monitoring and the measurement of ESG impact.

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New message on Dear CEO letter

Thursday, November 11th, 2021

Following our recent messages on the “Dear CEO” letter on financial crime risks in trade finance sent by the UK Regulators (see here for a copy of their letter and here and here for our two previous communications) we have now heard back from them on our additional question regarding their guidance on the use of credit insurance.

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ITFA and VEFI Christmas Cocktail 2021

Friday, November 5th, 2021

ITFA and the Association of Forfaiters in Switzerland (VEFI) would like to invite you to the ITFA and VEFI Christmas Cocktail 2021. This event is being held in Zurich on Thursday, 2 December 2021 from 17:30 hrs till 20:00 hrs. To view the formal invite, please click here. This event is sponsored by ITFA.

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ITFA responds to UK PRA and FCA letter on trade finance

Friday, November 5th, 2021

As we announced in our communication of 6th October, ITFA responded to the “Dear CEO “ letter sent out by the UK Regulators on 9th September 2021 and asked for clarification on some of their guidance. A copy of the Regulator’s letter is here and our response is here.

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ITFA takes responsibility for trade finance outreach to funds and NBFIs

Thursday, November 4th, 2021

Industry leaders continue to see urgency and opportunity in the further development of trade finance as an asset class. ITFA’s engagement will provide a forum to address the global need for new, non-bank trade financing capacity as well as the demand from capital markets for attractive alternative investments.

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DNI Initiative – inaugural User Meeting

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021

We are delighted to invite you to the first User Meeting of the DNI Initiative. This session has been prepared for and is open to current and prospective members of the DNI Initiative. The debate will take place on Tuesday 9 November at 14:00 UK Time / 15:00 CET.

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