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ITFA Christmas Cocktail Party, 11 December 2017 – SAVE THE DATE

Thursday, September 28th, 2017

As mentioned during the Annual Conference in Edinburgh, we are now preparing for the ITFA year end event….our Christmas Cocktail Party, which is taking place on Monday, 11 December 2017 from 18:30 onwards, at the Victorian Bath House in London. It is likely that an educational event will be held earlier in the day. Details to follow.

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ITFA partners with R3, TradeIX and consortium banks on Blockchain trade finance platform

Thursday, September 28th, 2017

ITFA is proud to announce that it has become associated with R3, the operators of the Corda Blockchain technology, and TradeIX, the financial technology firm who are to develop a DLT trade finance platform with a number of consortium banks including  ITFA members.

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Educational Seminar organised jointly by ITFA and IBS – 27th October, Lisbon

Monday, September 25th, 2017

The ITFA Board is pleased to announce that ITFA and IBS (a Portuguese business school) are jointly organising a Trade Finance Seminar which is going to be held on the 27th October 2017 in Lisbon, Portugal. The seminar will take place at IBS’ premises in Lisbon (Avenida das Forças Armadas, 1649-026 Lisbon – closest subway station is Entrecampos).

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ITFA Newsletter – September 2017 Issue

Wednesday, September 20th, 2017

We are pleased to inform you that the September 2017 ITFA Newsletter is now out. Please click here to open the blog. In the event that you cannot view the blog click here for a PDF format.

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ITFA’s Corporate Social Responsibility – Charity Fund in loving memory of Martin Ashurst

Monday, September 18th, 2017

The ITFA Board is proud to announce that having supported the Junior Diabetics Research Fund (JDRF) in loving memory of Martin Ashurst, our dear friend, guiding light and mentor to so many in the forfaiting business, we have a considerable  sum of money to donate to this worthy cause.

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ITFA Young Professionals – Martin Ashurst Mentorship Forum

Thursday, September 14th, 2017

Following the ITFA AGM in Edinburgh, ITFA is proud to announce that besides having two new Board Members joining the Board (Khilola Turaeva and Duarte Pedreira), there has also been some reshuffling of Board Member duties and responsibilities.

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Invitation to the ITFA GRC Workshop 07 November, 2017 in Frankfurt am Main

Thursday, September 14th, 2017

The ITFA Board is pleased to announce that the ITFA GRC will be holding its Fall workshop on November 07, 2017 in Frankfurt am Main. The event is for ITFA Members only, with a maximum of 3 senior market participants per Member attending. The language of the workshop will be German.

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TXF MENA 2017 – 7-8 November, Dubai

Tuesday, September 12th, 2017

The ITFA Board is pleased to announce that following its recent agreement with Trade & Export Finance (TXF), ITFA has managed to provide more for its members for yet another event organised by TXF. ITFA members are being offered 2 registrations at 50% discount each to attend the TXF MENA 2017: ECA, Project, Commodities & Trade Finance. In addition, […]

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ITFA Annual Conference Edinburgh – a big thank you to all!

Monday, September 11th, 2017

A big thank you to all of our ITFA 2017 delegates who clothed themselves in kilts and sashes to enter into the spirit of our conference at Hopetoun House, the venue of our Gala Dinner. Many more photos to follow! 

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S & W Trade Finance Breakfast Seminar – 28 September 2017, London

Monday, September 11th, 2017

In collaboration with Sullivan & Worcester, ITFA is pleased to invite you to yet another Trade Finance Breakfast Seminar entitled “Trade and Export Finance: Litigation or Arbitration? – The New York – v – English Law Perspective.” This seminar is going to be held on Thursday 28th September 2017, at Pinners Hall, London, UK. Registration and breakfast are at 8:15 am followed by the seminar from 8:45 till 10:00 am.

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The Alternative – 7 September 2017, London

Wednesday, August 30th, 2017

It’s the time of the year now when many of us have to return to the office after countless hours spent enjoying summer and recharging their batteries. To lighten up your spirits and make coming back to work a lot more enjoyable, we are very pleased to announce that ITFA has once again kindly agreed […]

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ITFA 44th Annual Conference, Edinburgh – Networking session

Tuesday, August 29th, 2017

As previously announced, at this year’s ITFA Conference in Edinburgh (6-8th September 2017) one of the afternoon sessions will be dedicated wholly to networking. On Thursday 7th September, the 2:30pm session will feature a networking opportunity which allows all present to find delegates with similar interests and share knowledge. 

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