Wednesday, March 25th, 2020

We are now in a world dominated by the outbreak of COVID19.

Wednesday, March 25th, 2020

Over the last few years, ITFA has been ratcheting up its support of its members, and today is the driving force behind a number of market-defining initiatives,…

Wednesday, March 25th, 2020

For where two or three are gathered together, there shall be performed the Parrot Sketch” instructs Monty Python.

Wednesday, March 25th, 2020

Is your data house in order?

Wednesday, March 25th, 2020

ESG refers to the three central factors (Environmental, Social and Governance) used to measure the sustainability and ethical impact of a company or investment.

Wednesday, March 25th, 2020

ITFA is pleased to welcome the following four institutions to its growing family:

– Scandinaviska Enskilda Banken AN (publ) (SEB)
– Mayer Brown
– Bankinter S.A.
– TRADE & WORKING CAPITAL (TWC)

Tuesday, February 25th, 2020

Although last year’s consultations by the European Banking Authority (EBA) and European Commission have now closed, the need to engage with regulatory authorities – both at the supranational (e.g., EU) and at the national levels – is as strong as ever.

Tuesday, February 25th, 2020

The ITFA MERC hosted a roundtable event to discuss the opportunities for growth in the region against the current geopolitical backdrop, and how insurers, fintech companies and banks can work together to keep the wheels of trade turning.

Tuesday, February 25th, 2020

ITFA has been engaging in its own advocacy work on behalf of its members and the wider industry, and has been co-operating with Hume Brophy …

Tuesday, February 25th, 2020

Following an initial educational phase of 2 years, the ITFA Fintech Committee is shifting gear with two strategic initiatives that tackle industry-wide ambitions.

Tuesday, February 25th, 2020

5th February saw the first major ITFA event of 2020 take place in London. The North European Regional Committee (NERC) hosted a well-attended seminar that covered three topics of current interest in the trade finance market, namely Structured Letters of Credit, Brexit and Chinese investment in Africa.

Tuesday, February 25th, 2020

ITFA, represented by Hernan Mayol, Managing Director, EIA Global and Member of the Americas Regional Chapter (AMRC) organized the first trade finance session of 2020 in Panama, key center of commercial activity in Latin America.

Tuesday, February 25th, 2020

Take a look at the publication entitled ‘A brief guide on credit insurance as a risk mitigation tool when used by the banking industry’ authored by Matija Vodoplav from BNP Paribas.

Tuesday, February 25th, 2020

ITFA is pleased to welcome five new members to its growing association:

– Beacon
– Credito Emiliano SpA (Credem)
– SUPPLIERPLUS
– Trade Advisory Network ‘TAN’
– Stenn International

Friday, January 24th, 2020

On behalf of the ITFA Board, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your families a Happy New Year and all the very best for 2020.

Friday, January 24th, 2020

Negative interest rates are counter-intuitive. In a world where prudent savers are punished for saving and profligate borrowers are rewarded for borrowing, something is not on.

Friday, January 24th, 2020

ATFA and The Climate Bonds Initiative co-hosted a breakfast event on October 22nd 2019 in São Paulo, Brazil to discuss “The Challenges and Opportunities for Green Finance in Brazil”

Saturday, January 25th, 2020

ITFA is pleased to announce that it has joined forces with The Association of Trade and Forfaiting (ATFA) under a transition agreement effective 31st December 2019.

Saturday, January 25th, 2020

Bayerische Landesbank in Nuremberg was so kind to host the ITFA GRC Workshop at their premises and Peter Graetz, Head of Trade Export Finance welcomed the 36 participants before Irene Port, ITFA GRC chair opened the workshop.

Friday, January 24th, 2020

ITFA has interviewed the three Young Professionals who formed part of the winning team of its first ever Young Trade Financier of the Year Award.