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.

Thursday, March 21st, 2024

On 6 March ITFA’s Africa Regional Committee (ARC) held an educational workshop in Cape Town, hosted at Investec’s offices, to coincide with GTR Africa 2024 the following two days. Entitled ‘Using innovative financing solutions to address Africa’s trade finance gap’, the workshop was aimed at African financial professionals involved in financing or underwriting African trade and was delivered by five ITFA members.

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.

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.

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).