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ABA and BAFT Announce Split
The American Bankers Association (ABA) and The Bankers Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT), a prominent global association for international
2024 Singapore Annual LC Survey • Executive Summary
This Executive Summary provides an overview of topics discussed and debated by leading professionals at the conference.
BAFT, TFG Publish Comprehensive LC Guide
TFG and BAFT release a guide to LCs in a 40- page educational document.
BAFT Responds to US Agencies’ "Basel Endgame" Capital Rule Proposal
BAFT responds to US regulatory proposal "Basel Endgame" on capital requirements, emphasizing fair treatment for trade finance.
International Standby Practices ISP98 – 25 Years
Explore ISP98's evolution and global impact on standby LCs - 25 years on. Discover its unique features, comparisons with UCP 600 & URDG 758, and the challenges users face.
In Memoriam: Rita Ricci (1959-2023)
The Trade Finance community was deeply saddened at the passing of Rita Ricci on 14 January 2023 after her courageous
BAFT 2022 Global Annual Meeting: Executive Summary
In the 100th year of its organizational existence, BAFT conducted its Global Annual Meeting on 1-4 May 2022 in Washington, DC, as a hybrid event to accommodate in-person and virtual attendees. The conference began with a gala dinner to mark the centennial celebration.
New SWIFT Changes Built to Support More Precise Usage
A long time banker shares insights on his observations and experiences with the major upgrade to the SWIFT 760 (guarantees/standby LCs) series of message types that took effect in November 2021.
Stevenson Appointed SVP of Trade at BAFT
Longtime trade finance expert Scott Stevenson joined BAFT as Senior Vice President of Trade in 2021.
