At the International Trade and Forfaiting Association’s (ITFA) 50th annual conference, Deepesh Patel, Editorial Director at Trade Finance Global, spoke to Marcus Miller, Managing Director, Global Lenders Solutions Group Leader, Credit Specialties at Marsh, about the OTD model and responsiveness to regulation.

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.

Forfaiting, insurance, digital trade documents, and ESG regulations are at the forefront of these developments, each playing a unique role in enhancing the efficiency, security, and sustainability of trade finance… read more →

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.