Thursday, December 21st, 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, it is a good time to reflect on the achievements of the past year. It has been a busy 12 months – with ITFA’s diary packed with conferences, seminars, and networking events.

Thursday, December 21st, 2023

ITFA’s decision to host its annual conference in Abu Dhabi in 2023 shone a spotlight on the Middle East and has helped boost the organisation’s presence in the region, according to Fatenah El Danab, current chair of the Middle East Regional Committee (MERC).

Tuesday, December 19th, 2023

This paper is a collaboration between the International Trade and Forfaiting Association (“ITFA”) and the International Association of Credit Portfolio Managers (“IACPM”).

Monday, December 18th, 2023

On November 23rd, 2023 the ITFA German Regional Committee held an educational seminar which adhered to ITFA’s high standards, both in terms of the venue and the hot topics presented by experienced professionals.

Thursday, December 21st, 2023

ITFA is pleased to welcome two institutions to its growing family:

– Habib Bank AG Zurich
– LSQ

Thursday, November 30th, 2023

Welcome to the November edition of the ITFA newsletter! We are thrilled to share the latest updates, news, and insights from THE trade finance Association.

Friday, November 24th, 2023

Today, the International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA) has released an addendum to its Digital Negotiable Instruments (DNI) Handbook.

Friday, November 24th, 2023

The 49th Annual International Trade and Forfaiting Conference took place in Abu Dhabi last month, attracting more than 400 delegates across 12 different sectors and 42 sponsors from around the world.

Friday, November 24th, 2023

Trade-focused multilaterals have welcomed closer cooperation with ITFA on ESG issues, policy dialogue, regulation and increasing access to trade finance in emerging markets.

Monday, November 27th, 2023

The tactics employed in subterfuge shipping activities are continuously evolving to try and stay ahead. Although many of the tactics utilized have been previously described by regulators, they have since transformed or been taken to new extremes.

Monday, November 27th, 2023

An update following two recent Regional Committee events, namely ITFA and VEFI in Zurich and CEERC in Vienna.

Friday, November 24th, 2023

ITFA is pleased to welcome three institutions to its growing family:

– CargoX
– Converse Bank
– COMARCH

Thursday, October 26th, 2023

Wow! Wow! Wow! What an extraordinary conference! With more than 400 delegates spanning across 12 diverse sectors worldwide, the support of 42 sponsors, and the participation of exceptional speakers and panelists, not to mention the superb venue, the ITFA 49th Annual Conference could not have been any better!

Wednesday, October 25th, 2023

Supply chain finance (SCF) is having to respond to change on many fronts all at the same time. This was a key theme underlying a discussion by a panel of industry experts at the recent conference of the International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA) in Abu Dhabi.

Tuesday, October 24th, 2023

The world’s largest trade finance banks are being inconsistent in their use of regulatory reporting frameworks for sustainability, according to new research published by ITFA’s ESG Committee.

Tuesday, October 24th, 2023

Newly appointed ITFA executive board member Hernan Mayol and his local advisory board are putting together a series of events and initiatives for the Americas to expand membership across the region and encourage greater cooperation globally.

Tuesday, October 24th, 2023

Deceptive shipping practices began to emerge as a topic of interest following the US Treasury Department Office of Foreign Assets Control’s guidance on Deceptive Shipping Practices (2020).

Thursday, October 26th, 2023

ITFA is pleased to welcome seven institutions to its growing family:

– Aspen
– CredAble
– Eastnets
– Itau BBA International PLC
– KOIOS Master Data Limited
– UAE Trade Connect
– Vantage Risk Speciality Insurance Company

Tuesday, September 26th, 2023

Welcome to the latest instalment of the ITFA newsletter! We sincerely hope you had a well-deserved summer break and are now ready to dive into some exciting updates.

Friday, September 22nd, 2023

Trade and supply chain finance has a unique position in the process of moving towards more sustainable business models.