Friday, January 6th, 2023

To get 2023 off to a good start, we are delighted to send our members a belated Christmas present in the shape of the CRR opinions on the English and New York law master participation agreements (for the 2008 and 2019 English law versions and the New York 2019 version all as updated for LIBOR transition).

Monday, December 5th, 2022

As new technology and legislation ushers in the ability to create electronic payment obligations, ITFA is proud to announce the publication of a unique set of rules covering the transfer of these obligations. We believe that the rules will provide the industry with a robust framework within which to operate with confidence, and enable the modernisation of the traditional forfaiting market.

Thursday, November 10th, 2022

ITFA is proud to announce the publication of its full White Paper on sustainable trade finance and African trade, following consultation with the industry on its positioning paper published in October 2022. Produced by the ITFA team and Kleos Advisory, this White Paper seeks to give an African voice to the evolving debate on sustainability standards for trade.

Tuesday, October 4th, 2022

Further to the ITFA communication dated 28th September, we would like to make you aware that we have made some minor amendments to the positioning paper on Sustainable Trade Finance and African Trade.

Monday, October 21st, 2019

Following a number of requests from its members, ITFA – through its Market Practice Committee (MPC) – is in the process of drafting a white paper addressing “Structured LCs”.

Tuesday, September 11th, 2018

Following BAFT’s announcement on the 4th September 2018 regarding the release of the updated English law Master Participation Agreement (MPA), ITFA is pleased to advise you that the new form is now available to ITFA members in the Member Area of our website.

Monday, June 25th, 2018

With just over two months to go for the ITFA 45th Annual Trade and Forfaiting Conference, the ITFA Board is delighted to announce that Geoff Wynne from Sullivan & Worcester and Paul Coles from HSBC, will be heading one of the sessions in Cape Town, South Africa. This joint session is titled ”The BAFT MRPA reloaded – the revised BAFT – ITFA […]

Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018

Participate in the ICC Banking Commission annual trade finance survey. Register here to view the questions, respond on behalf of your bank or invite other colleagues to participate.

Monday, October 10th, 2016

The SEARC is organising an educational seminar – the Trade Finance Symposium 2016 – which is being held in Singapore and which will commence at 8@30am. A buffet lunch will then follow.

Monday, October 10th, 2016

The ICC has just published its annual Global Trade & Finance Survey for 2016. ITFA has contributed a report on global trends in forfaiting, building on its work with the Asian Development Bank, at pages 96 to 101. Click on the link to download a copy of the report.

Tuesday, September 27th, 2016

We are pleased to inform you that the September 2016 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.

Tuesday, September 13th, 2016

The ITFA Board is delighted to announce that following its agreement with Trade & Export Finance (TXF), ITFA has managed to again obtain 2 registrations each at 50% discount for its ITFA members, to attend the TXF Middle East 2016 – Trade, Project and Export Finance. In addition, all other registrations are available to ITFA […]