At ITFA’s 50th annual conference in Cyprus, Rebecca Harding, Director at Rebeccanomics, explained a few reasons to Deepesh Patel, Editorial Director at Trade Finance Global.

On its golden jubilee, ITFA’s Annual International Trade and Forfaiting Conferences will be held from 4 to 6 September 2024 in Limassol, Cyprus.

The EBRD is taking a proactive role in facilitating the adoption of MLETR in various markets, including Morocco.

Learn about ITFA’s Fraud Working Group and their efforts to combat cross-border fraud in trade finance.

International trade can be intimidating for many companies trying to break into the industry. With extensive regulation and documentary processes, it can seem overwhelming, especially when operating in unfamiliar regions.

Trade finance, traditionally dominated by banks, is integral to supporting global supply chains, acting as the lifeblood of international commerce. 

The International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA) has announced that it will provide its members with access to an industry framework for open account distribution. 

Learn about Lloyds Bank’s collaboration with WaveBL and the benefits of digital trade documentation for global shipping and trade efficiency.

Businesses and public authorities across the EU may be facing tougher laws on late payments, with the European Commission proposing a new regulation enforcing maximum 30-day terms. 

The European Union’s proposed Late Payment Regulation (LPR), a revision of the Late Payment Directive (2011/7/EU), has sparked responses from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA).