Thursday, May 14th, 2020

As I am sure most of you have learnt by now, we have taken the extremely difficult decision to postpone the ITFA 2020 Annual Conference. Certainly not an easy decision in view of the popularity enjoyed by such an event, both at board level as well as by our esteemed members.

Friday, May 15th, 2020

As the trade finance community copes with the fallout of the Covid-19 outbreak, ITFA’s Insurance Committee is calling for regulators and policymakers to be mindful of the vital support that the private credit insurance market provides to the real economy through facilitating bank lending.

Friday, May 15th, 2020

The need for more and better technology has never been clearer. The fragility of supply chains, SME finance and world trade has never been more exposed which is why as an association, we – ITFA – continue to foster improved market practices and regulatory developments.

Friday, May 15th, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak has fundamentally changed the way in which the world operates. All the things we are lucky enough to take for granted – international travel, freedom to visit our friends and family – are no longer available to us.

Thursday, May 14th, 2020

On April 30 the ITFA Emerging Leaders (EL) Committee presented its first webinar, titled ‘The Millennials’ Perspective on Covid-19’.

Thursday, May 14th, 2020

ITFA is proud to announce that one new institution has joined our growing association during the last month:
– Falcon Group

Thursday, April 16th, 2020

Apart from the tragic human consequences of the COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic, the economic uncertainty it has sparked will likely cost the global economy $1 trillion in 2020.

Thursday, April 9th, 2020

ITFA board member Duarte Pedreira provides his high-level thoughts on how Covid-19 will play out in Sub-Saharan Africa in terms of the impact on trade flows and access to trade finance, and debates whether or not African financial institutions are prepared to weather the storm.

Thursday, April 16th, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic constitutes an unprecedented challenge for global trade and the trade finance community. During this difficult period, ITFA is committed to keeping its members updated on the current and emerging changes, difficulties and opportunities, and to that end has been hosting regular webinars on topical issues affecting the trade finance industry.

Tuesday, April 14th, 2020

On Thursday April 2nd, ITFA hosted a special webinar on COVID-19 impacts on supply chains. We report on the feedback shared and on the actionable solutions suggested by members of the Trade Finance Distribution initiative – financial institutions and technology providers – for businesses to remain afloat.

Thursday, April 16th, 2020

ITFA’s Insurance Committee has noted the recent Opinion from the European Banking Authority (EBA) on the treatment of credit insurance in the prudential framework…

Thursday, April 9th, 2020

ITFA is proud to announce that three new institutions have joined our growing association during the last month:

– Bolero International,
– Clyde & Co,
– APS Bank

Wednesday, March 25th, 2020

We are now in a world dominated by the outbreak of COVID19.

Wednesday, March 25th, 2020

Over the last few years, ITFA has been ratcheting up its support of its members, and today is the driving force behind a number of market-defining initiatives,…

Wednesday, March 25th, 2020

For where two or three are gathered together, there shall be performed the Parrot Sketch” instructs Monty Python.

Wednesday, March 25th, 2020

Is your data house in order?

Wednesday, March 25th, 2020

ESG refers to the three central factors (Environmental, Social and Governance) used to measure the sustainability and ethical impact of a company or investment.

Wednesday, March 25th, 2020

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

– Scandinaviska Enskilda Banken AN (publ) (SEB)
– Mayer Brown
– Bankinter S.A.
– TRADE & WORKING CAPITAL (TWC)

Tuesday, February 25th, 2020

Although last year’s consultations by the European Banking Authority (EBA) and European Commission have now closed, the need to engage with regulatory authorities – both at the supranational (e.g., EU) and at the national levels – is as strong as ever.

Tuesday, February 25th, 2020

The ITFA MERC hosted a roundtable event to discuss the opportunities for growth in the region against the current geopolitical backdrop, and how insurers, fintech companies and banks can work together to keep the wheels of trade turning.