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Transcapitalbank syndication massively over-subscribed
26th Aug 2008
Russian independent commercial bank Transcapitalbank has raised US$70m in support of a trade related loan facility that was originally pitched to the market at US$30m. (Read More)
Our thanks to Norbert Fritsch
26th Aug 2008
We would like to offer our special thanks to Norbert who retires from IFA’s Board in September. (Read More)
Prague conference and AGM election news
5th Aug 2008
With the annual conference rapidly approaching, applications are flowing thick and fast. (Read More)
Investkredit Bank joins IFA
5th Aug 2008
Vienna-based Investkredit Bank AG has become a member of IFA. (Read More)
The Receivables Exchange joins IFA
5th Aug 2008
New IFA member The Receivables Exchange is a platform established to give private companies rapid access to working capital. (Read More)
IFA Website Redesign
21st Jul 2008
Work is currently being carried out to improve the IFA website and make several changes to enhance the user experience. We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause, and reassure users that this should only be a minor disruption which should be completed over the next few days. Thank you for your understanding. (Read More)
Update on “Structured Commodity & Trade Finance Asia” conference
15th Jul 2008
The IFA Association kindly encourage a representative of your esteemed bank to subscribe the IFA co-sponsored event on "Structured Commodity & Trade Finance Asia" conference on 26-28 August 2008 in Singapore (Read More)
IFA launches India and South Asia Regional Committee
30th Jun 2008
More than 70 delegates attended a reception in Singapore on 6th June to mark the inauguration of IFA’s new India and South Asia Regional Committee. If you would like further information about the IFA and how to join, please e-mail: , or (Read More)
ICC supports IFA
30th Jun 2008
IFA is receiving an increasing level of support from the International Chamber of Commerce as both share an interest in fostering best practice in trade finance. (Read More)
Final details of annual conference expected shortly
12th Jun 2008
Those wishing to attend IFA’s 9th Annual conference in Prague from 3rd to 5th September will be receiving programme details in the next few days. In the meantime International Conference Solutions Ltd., which is organizing the conference, will be delighted to handle enquiries. (Read More)
Welcome to Our New Look Website
6th Jun 2008
The International Forfaiting Association has launched its next generation web site with more content and improved navigation. (Read More)
IFA welcomes National Bank of Greece as new member
5th Jun 2008
NBG Group, the leading financial services firm in Greece, is looking to enhance its longstanding trade finance expertise by broadening its activities in forfaiting. (Read More)
Education seminar ahead of Prague conference
5th Jun 2008
IFA will stage an education course on 2nd and 3rd September ahead of this year’s annual conference in Prague, which will be open to members and non-members of IFA. (Read More)
ATFA conference - bigger role for forfaiting as financial markets retrench
5th Jun 2008
The 11th annual ATFA conference confirmed that forfaiting is playing a bigger part in global supply chain financing in the wake of the credit crunch. (Read More)