Wednesday, March 13th, 2024

Voyage irregularities consist of misalignments or anomalous patterns of behaviors associated to the shipping of goods. This tactic has been on the rise and, unlike some of the other practices, can encapsulate multiple elements of tactics from automatic identification system (AIS) manipulation, to transshipment, discrepancies in loading/discharge locations, and more.

Monday, March 25th, 2024

ITFA is pleased to welcome six institutions to its growing family:

– Banco de Reservas (Banreservas)
– PrimeRevenue
– QBE European Operations
– Secro
– Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw
– Türkiye Vakiflar Bankasi T.A.O.

Wednesday, February 28th, 2024

Welcome to the February edition of the ITFA muse! As you’ve likely observed, February has been another bustling month packed with events. After a vibrant Chinese New Year celebration in London, we hosted a Transaction Banking and Trade Innovation Day in Finland. ITFA actively participated in the GTR MENA with a number of ITFA speakers […]

Friday, February 23rd, 2024

ITFA’s members greatly value the association’s ability to “open doors” to a global network of business partners, experts and industry professionals, according to this year’s annual member survey.

Monday, February 26th, 2024

While investors in trade finance assets were on an education journey, panellists at the 49th ITFA Annual Conference in Abu Dhabi discussed what this means for originators and distributors.

Friday, February 23rd, 2024

ITFA’s Fintech Committee intends to drive more digital innovation in trade finance in 2024 by encouraging more new entrants and greater collaboration among existing players.

Monday, February 26th, 2024

I recall the day when we established a Transaction Banking division at my first employer. It was a sound response to a rising market demand for special product expertise and customized solutions

Monday, February 26th, 2024

The development of the East-West trade corridor provides Russia, Iran and China with more key markets in the Middle East, Africa and Europe.

Friday, February 23rd, 2024

ITFA is pleased to welcome five institutions to its growing family:

– BPB
– Cubelogic
– Energetic Insurance
– Frontier Clearing Corporation B.V.
– Tysers Insurance Brokers

Tuesday, January 30th, 2024

Welcome to the inaugural newsletter of 2024!

We would all have wished a better start to the year as the hangover of war and renewed terrorism continues the sense of uncertainty and darkens the economic clouds ahead with the global economy trundling along the bottom.

Monday, January 29th, 2024

The use of credit and political risk insurance (CPRI) by banks as a major risk mitigation tool continues to grow despite concerns about the potential impact of Basel III regulations on the financial product, according to a survey conducted by ITFA and the International Association of Credit Portfolio Managers (IACPM).

Monday, January 29th, 2024

ITFA will ensure even greater benefits for its members in 2024, with plans to expand the geographical reach of its networking events, improve access to information and educational resources and support the next generation of trade financiers.