Monday, January 24th, 2022

Join us on Tuesday 8 February at 14:00 UK time, 15:00 CET, 09:00 EST for a panel debate on the actual adoption and expected benefits of interoperable trade documents and negotiable instruments as advocated by the Model Law for Electronic Transferrable Records (MLETR).

Friday, January 21st, 2022

The ITFA Fintech Committee is organising a webinar on the Adoption of MLETR on Tuesday 8th February at 14:00 UK time, 15:00 CET, 09:00 EST.

Monday, January 17th, 2022

Here we are – starting a new calendar year 2022!

However, we seem to be in a familiar scenario, whereby the Covid situation is once again putting us in uncertain circumstances. We will continue to follow the situation closely and endeavour to hold live events in different regions as soon as feasible. In the interim and as requested by some of our members we will hold a series of webinars throughout 2022 in conjunction with physical events when these are possible.

Thursday, January 13th, 2022

ITFA is in the process of setting up a Working Group, aimed at creating an e-version of the URF800 (eURF), in the same way as the eUCP and eURC, which will assist users handling electronic negotiable instruments.

Monday, January 10th, 2022

As previously announced at the ITFA Annual Conference in Bristol in October 2021, a new committee focused on the very important topic of ESG has been formed. Today we are pleased to announce the initial committee made up of individuals coming from a wide variety of backgrounds including banks, development banks, fintech, insurance, asset management and research.

Thursday, December 30th, 2021

On December 7th, 2021 the United Arab Emirates announced it will move its weekend to Saturday and Sunday. The ITFA Middle East will be shifting its work week accordingly to Monday-Friday.

Friday, December 10th, 2021

The ITFA Board was overwhelmed by the attendance at the ITFA seminar and Christmas Party held on Monday 6th December at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton London. We would like to thank each and every one of you who has shown support for the Association during such a difficult year.

Thursday, December 9th, 2021

The ITFA Board is delighted to announce that next year’s 48th ITFA Annual Conference will be held in Porto, between 7-9 September 2022. So please SAVE THE DATE!

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021

During the 2021 ITFA conference, Professor Sarah Green provided additional insight into how the Law Commission is working with the UK Government to reform English law to allow the creation of electronic trade documents. Professor Green’s presentation can be viewed here Presentations (itfa.org). ITFA has contributed to the consultation and reform process.

Monday, November 22nd, 2021

We are pleased to announce that ITFA will be partnering with Global Trade Review (GTR) for its upcoming event; GTR US 2021 New York. GTR is returning to Manhattan on December 8!

Tuesday, November 16th, 2021

The ITFA Board wishes to invite its members to the ITFA Christmas Party 2021. This year’s event is taking place on Monday 6 December 2021 at Savage Garden Rooftop Bar of the Doubletree, Tower of London Hotel. We have hired the entire 12th floor to accommodate our expected numbers and give you more space to mingle and network.

Tuesday, November 16th, 2021

The DNI Initiative has established the most specialised community of technology firms, financial institutions, corporates and additional stakeholders committed to digitise trade documents and negotiable instruments as per UNCITRAL MLETR-compatible laws.