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IFG press release on its Education program 2015

Monday, September 22nd, 2014

International Factors Group (IFG) announces its newest programme of industry leading educational courses and events for 2015. Launching the programme Chairman Margrith Lutsch-Emmenegger comments that “IFG has a unique and powerful set of educational offerings to meet the needs of new and experienced professionals;

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Dubrovnik 2012: Conference overview

Friday, August 29th, 2014

Click here for Conference overview Dubrovnik 2012

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ITFA – Two new members from South Africa join the ITFA in its mission to increase membership

Thursday, August 28th, 2014

The ITFA is pleased to welcome two new members to its association, Rand Merchant Bank, a division of First Rand Bank Ltd and Nedbank Ltd, both located in South Africa.

Paolo Provera welcomed both members on behalf of the ITFA, “We are delighted to welcome two new members to our association. They bring a wealth of experience and diversity to our association.”

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ITFA – Geo-Politics Creates New Challenges For Trade Finance

Thursday, August 28th, 2014

London, August 19, 2014: Recent global political developments may create new challenges for trade and trade finance, especially with the sanctions against Russia. This was the message from the August 2014 issue of the International Trade and Forfaiting Association’s newsletter, issued by the industry body for banks and other institutions specialising in the origination, sale […]

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ITFA – final Speaker for the Conference in Barcelona – Dr. Benedict Okey Oramah

Thursday, August 28th, 2014

The annual conference in Barcelona is just five weeks away. If you have not registered for the ITFA annual conference which will be held between the 10th and 12th September 2014, please https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/84379 All preparations are on track, both for the conference and for launching new initiatives which we will tell you all about at […]

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ITFA – Introducing the Speakers in Barcelona – Christian Karam

Thursday, August 28th, 2014

Another week, another exciting speaker. Indeed our annual conference is getting closer and we hope that you have registered and booked your flights, if not please do so without further delays. Our board members are indeed busy throughout the summer to deliver yet another conference which will hopefully meet your expectations. Rethinking the ITFA will […]

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FCMB (UK) Limited joins the ITFA

Thursday, August 28th, 2014

FCMB (UK) Limited, established in 2008, is the latest member to join the International Trade and Forfaiting Association (“ITFA”). Terry Rust who is well known in the forfaiting community will Head the Trade Finance activity of the bank. Terry will also be responsible for all matters relating to the ITFA. FCMB (UK) Limited, is a […]

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ITFA – Introducing the Speakers in Barcelona – Grant Eldred

Thursday, August 28th, 2014

The ITFA is delighted to announce that Grant Eldred, the Head of the Finance Group at Thomas Cooper, will be addressing the ITFA’s Annual Conference again this year. At last year’s Conference Grant spoke generally about sanctions regimes around the world and their legal impact on global trade finance. This year he will concentrate on […]

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Stammtisch of the German Regional Committee on July 10, 2014

Thursday, August 28th, 2014

Despite the World Cup 2014 this year’s Stammtisch – Spring/ Summer meeting – of the German Regional Committee was very well attended by GRC Members from all over Germany; the date “July 10” had been carefully selected in order to avoid conflicts of interest. On the occasion of this meeting Mrs Christine Borusiak of BHF-BANK, […]

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ITFA – Introducing the Speakers in Barcelona – Markus Wohlgeschaffen

Thursday, August 28th, 2014

The ITFA is delighted to introduce Markus Wohlgeschaffen, the Managing Director and Head of Global Trade Finance & Services in Global Transaction Banking at UniCredit. He will be addressing the new trends and products available to optimize working capital in the supply chain and the specific role receivables will play in the future in that […]

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IIG Bank (Malta) Ltd joins the ITFA

Thursday, August 28th, 2014

The ITFA is pleased to welcome a new Member to the Association, IIG Bank (Malta) Ltd. The principle delegate of the Bank for all ITFA matters will be Raymond Busuttil, CEO and Managing Director of IIG Bank (Malta) Ltd. IIG Bank (Malta) Ltd has been established in Malta since March 2010. The bank is an […]

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The ICC partner with the ITFA in the 3rd Supply Chain Financing Summit

Thursday, August 28th, 2014

Each year the world’s leading supply chain finance experts gather at the International Chamber of Commerce for a unique event many describe as the trade finance highlight of the year. A unique opportunity to learn from experienced corporate executives and senior bankers about their visions and strategies in the area of supply chain finance. http://www.iccwbo.org/Training-and-Events/All-events/Events/2014/3rd-Supply-Chain-Financing-Summit/

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