Breaking News: BAFT has named Craig Weeks its new Senior Vice President of Trade. Weeks will lead the association’s trade-focused policy, practices, and education initiatives, and will support its trade-related councils and committees. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eeeHERvn
BAFT (Bankers Association for Finance and Trade)
Financial Services
Washington, District of Columbia 12,605 followers
BAFT is the leading global financial services association for international transaction banking.
About us
BAFT is the leading global financial services association for international transaction banking. BAFT provides a forum for analysis, discussion and advocacy amongst international financial institutions, industry suppliers, and regulatory agencies on a wide range of topics within transaction banking, including trade, payments, financial crime, innovation, and regulatory changes.
- Website
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https://www.baft.org
External link for BAFT (Bankers Association for Finance and Trade)
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1921
- Specialties
- Advocacy, Anti Money Laundering, Basel III, Blockchain, Correspondent Banking, Credit Insurance, Digital Ledger Payment Commitments, Export Credit, Financial Crime Compliance, IBOR, Innovation, Master Participation Agreements, Payments, Policy, Supply Chain Finance, Sustainable Finance, Trade Finance, Trade-Based Money Laundering, Transaction Banking, and Wholesale Banking
Locations
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Primary
1120 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20036, US
Employees at BAFT (Bankers Association for Finance and Trade)
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Daniel Pinho
A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one
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Suresh Subramanian
Managing Director, Head Transaction Banking Americas at BNP Paribas
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Martin Warming Hviid
Head of Product Management | IMD Executive MBA | Strategic Leadership | P&L | Non-Executive Board | Advisory Board | CEO | CXO | COO
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Swaroop N L N
Global Product Head - Sustainability, Innovation, Asset Distribution, FIs & Capital Management, Global Trade Solutions , HSBC
Updates
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Attention #RegionalBankers! This week, we will kick off the 2024 BAFT Regional Bank Conference, the premier event designed for regional bank executives like you. Crafted by fellow regional bankers, this exclusive event serves as a unique hub for networking, thought-provoking discussion, and collaboration. Together, we’ll delve into the most pertinent topics shaping our regional bank community. We're also offering an exclusive multi-event discount for #regionalbanks. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eWSQNKbb
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Be a part of the leading bank-to-bank forum in the MENA region, where senior bank executives and leaders in transaction banking, trade, and payments converge to shape the future of the industry. The 2025 BAFT MENA Bank to Bank Forum, set for January 21-22, 2025, in Dubai, UAE, will focus on the most pressing issues in the Middle East and North Africa’s financial landscape. Registration is now open: https://lnkd.in/dptBV4gn
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Attention Regional Bankers! Join us at the 2024 BAFT Regional Bank Conference, the premier event designed for regional bank executives. One panel of expert practitioners will explore effective operational efficiencies across #Trade, #FX and #Payments, plus much more. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/espJkH49 We are also excited to offer a multi-event discount for #regionalbanks! All Regional Banks (member or non-member, regardless of geographic location) who register for the Regional Bank Conference are eligible for a 15% discount off the International Trade and Payments Conference. Regional banks who attend both the Regional Bank Conference AND International Trade and Payments Conference are eligible for a 20% discount off the Global Annual Meeting. Discount codes will be sent to attendees after each of the events, and applies to full-priced registrations only. Learn more about the discount here: https://lnkd.in/eWSQNKbb
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We are excited to share our BAFT Annual Review for 2024. As we reflect on the past fiscal year, we are proud to have served our global membership through thought leadership, advocacy, and educational programs. View the BAFT 2024 Annual Review here: https://lnkd.in/gRU45rxU
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Comment Letter Notice: BAFT responds to the request for comment made by the Financial Stability Board for “Recommendations for Regulating and Supervising Bank and Non-Bank Payment Service Providers Offering Cross-Border Payment Services Consultation Report”. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/etq9TAuv
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BAFT (Bankers Association for Finance and Trade) reposted this
📰In case you missed last week’s news on #tradefinance, here’s your Monday morning coffee briefing from TFG to catch-up ☕ 🔷 The New Spice Road: How trade finance developments are transforming Africa and the Middle East 🔷 Podcast | Back to the basics with ITFA’s trade finance educational seminar 🔷 Adapting to change: Insights from the 2024 CGI and BAFT (Bankers Association for Finance and Trade) Trade Technology Survey 🔷 International Chamber of Commerce DSI reveals 22 case studies, highlighting the positive impact of digital standards and interoperable frameworks on global trade 🔷 Lloyds Bank adopts AI technology for trade finance operations 🔷 Vietnam’s first LNG-to-power plants backed by international banks and export credit agencies 🔷 Supply chain industry leaders back push towards electronic bills of lading 📖 Read the full trade briefing by following the link in the comments section below ⬇️
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BAFT (Bankers Association for Finance and Trade) reposted this
General Manager Market Analysis at South32 | President of Women in Mining & Resources SG | Passion for impact
Incredible experience last week sharing my insights and engaging in a conversation on DEI, client centricity, sustainability and innovation at BAFT (Bankers Association for Finance and Trade). These forward-focused themes set the tone for how vital they are to shaping the future of our key industries. A huge thank you to the BAFT team for the invite! Here are the key messages: • Empathy in leadership is often misunderstood as being "soft," but it's essential for driving positive outcomes with your team, clients, and stakeholders. • DEI isn't just a gender or age issue—it's a business imperative. Diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, productive, and engaged. • Nurturing diverse talent and leadership takes two hands to clap. Individuals must own their careers and take calculated risks, while organizations should be willing to take risks on others. • DEI is crucial to attracting the next generation of talent, where aligning values and purpose fosters a true sense of belonging. • Innovation isn't just about new technology; it's about cultivating a mindset of curiosity, creativity, and agility within teams. Looking forward to building on these insights and continuing the conversation. #WIMAR #BAFT #Leadership #DEI #Innovation #Sustainability #EmpathyInLeadership WIMAR SG
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Enlightening and topical sessions took place during the BAFT Asia Bank to Bank Forum in Singapore. There is no better way to kick off our new fiscal year than with a standing-room-only forum! Thank you to all our attendees, speakers, sponsors, planning committee and Global Trade Review (GTR) for making this a very successful event. We look forward to seeing you at another future BAFT event, baft.org/events
A big thanks to our distinguished speakers, attendees, sponsors, and planning committee for a very successful and standing room BAFT (Bankers Association for Finance and Trade) Asia Bank to Bank Forum. Special thanks to the #GTR team for the continued partnership and congratulations on #GTRAsia 15 years! Lauren D'Arcy Louise Taylor Digby Kaushik Mukherjee Terence T. Samuel Mathew Isabel Baldock Kalyani Vasan MikeTagai Elisabeth Spry Mark Daly Jeff Ando Sriram Muthukrishnan Julie Bolan Alan Lim Rohit Narang Filipe Pohlmann Gonzaga James Larmouth Lucy Palairet Tom James Anandan Murugesan Julie Patterson Cynthia Lim
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BAFT (Bankers Association for Finance and Trade) reposted this
BAFT (Bankers Association for Finance and Trade) Singapore event was overflowing with participants who dedicated a Wednesday afternoon to be with us. Thank you I Tod Burwell Arlene S. Nancy Monahan