Thursday, October 5th, 2023

ITFA is pleased to announce the appointment of N L N Swaroop and Bertrand de Comminges as the new co-chairs of the ITFA Trade Finance Investment Ecosystem (ITFIE) Working Group.

Thursday, September 28th, 2023

ITFA is delighted to once again partner with Global Trade Review (GTR) on two new editions of GTR Training: Integrating ESG Risk Into Commodity Trade Finance. The online course will take place from October 17-18 and the in-person course in London on November 14.

Thursday, September 28th, 2023

ITFA is delighted to once again partner with BCR Publishing for its 2nd Annual MENA Supply Chain Finance (MENASCF23) conference held in cooperation with ICC UAE.

Monday, September 25th, 2023

We were delighted that so many of you were able to attend, and vote, during our recent online AGM. The Board is grateful to the members for showing their engagement and support for the work of the association.

Friday, September 22nd, 2023

On September 28th at 8:30am EST, 13.30 GMT, the ICC Banking Commission and DSI, look to share the Key Trade Document Data Element (KTDDE) validation findings with ITFA members.

Wednesday, September 20th, 2023

Following the overwhelming response to the 49th Annual Conference, we wish to advise you that registration for the event is now waitlisted. Another record attendance is expected this year as we have already surpassed the 300 delegate mark and have fully booked out capacity in the conference hotel; the Ritz Carlton, Abu Dhabi.

Friday, September 15th, 2023

ITFA is delighted to once again partner with BCR Publishing for its 2nd Annual MENA Supply Chain Finance (MENASCF23) conference held in cooperation with ICC UAE.

Thursday, September 7th, 2023

The Board has agreed to propose Mr. Hernan Mayol as the new candidate to fill the vacancy created by Lynn’s resignation from the board.

Tuesday, September 5th, 2023

May we remind you that this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be conducted virtually on 14 September at 13:00 hrs UK time. We kindly request you to mark this date in your calendars.

Wednesday, August 30th, 2023

The ITFA Board wishes to bring a few points to your attention, relating to the ITFA 49th Annual Conference:
1) ITFA Conference APP (VENTLA) and Networking Portal
2) Last 10 rooms available at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Abu Dhabi
3) Dedicated registration room for VIP sponsors (Silver, Premium Silver, Gold, MENA Lead, Platinum and Diamond sponsors)

Tuesday, August 29th, 2023

The ITFA Emerging Leaders Committee and the ITFA Board are delighted to announce that the 2023 ITFA Emerging Trade Financier Award was a resounding success.

Monday, August 28th, 2023

Managing a trade finance book represents numerous challenges both for banks as well as investors on the secondary market. The high number of single deals within any such portfolio often comes along with high processing costs.