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.

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.

Monday, January 29th, 2024

Following our laser focus on strategic industry-wide ambitions since 2018, the ITFA Fintech Committee has grown to support a network of 70+ fintech members and has delivered dozens of early adopters involving top10 financial institutions and asset managers.

Monday, January 29th, 2024

On 18th December 2023 the International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA) and the Association for Forfaiting in Switzerland (VEFI) co-hosted the annual Christmas Cocktail event at the historic Zunfthaus zum Rüden in the heart of Zurich’s old town.

Tuesday, January 30th, 2024

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

– Banco Safra S.A.
– Intact Trade Credit
– Global Supply Chain Finance Ltd.
– Trade Capital Corporation

Tuesday, December 26th, 2023

As we approach the conclusion of another remarkable year, I would like to extend my gratitude to all those who joined us at our Seminar and Christmas Cocktail Party in London, as well as those who participated in the ITFA Americas year-end event in New York City and our co-hosted event in Zurich with VEFI.

Thursday, December 21st, 2023

On November 8th ITFA’s Africa Regional Committee (ARC) appeared on a panel at GTR Africa in London to discuss sustainability and African trade.

Thursday, December 21st, 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, it is a good time to reflect on the achievements of the past year. It has been a busy 12 months – with ITFA’s diary packed with conferences, seminars, and networking events.

Thursday, December 21st, 2023

ITFA’s decision to host its annual conference in Abu Dhabi in 2023 shone a spotlight on the Middle East and has helped boost the organisation’s presence in the region, according to Fatenah El Danab, current chair of the Middle East Regional Committee (MERC).

Tuesday, December 19th, 2023

This paper is a collaboration between the International Trade and Forfaiting Association (“ITFA”) and the International Association of Credit Portfolio Managers (“IACPM”).

Monday, December 18th, 2023

On November 23rd, 2023 the ITFA German Regional Committee held an educational seminar which adhered to ITFA’s high standards, both in terms of the venue and the hot topics presented by experienced professionals.

Thursday, December 21st, 2023

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

– Habib Bank AG Zurich
– LSQ

Thursday, November 30th, 2023

Welcome to the November edition of the ITFA newsletter! We are thrilled to share the latest updates, news, and insights from THE trade finance Association.

Friday, November 24th, 2023

Today, the International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA) has released an addendum to its Digital Negotiable Instruments (DNI) Handbook.

Friday, November 24th, 2023

The 49th Annual International Trade and Forfaiting Conference took place in Abu Dhabi last month, attracting more than 400 delegates across 12 different sectors and 42 sponsors from around the world.

Friday, November 24th, 2023

Trade-focused multilaterals have welcomed closer cooperation with ITFA on ESG issues, policy dialogue, regulation and increasing access to trade finance in emerging markets.

Monday, November 27th, 2023

The tactics employed in subterfuge shipping activities are continuously evolving to try and stay ahead. Although many of the tactics utilized have been previously described by regulators, they have since transformed or been taken to new extremes.