BAFT (Bankers Association for Finance and Trade)

Exciting times at BAFT! The BAFT Women in Transaction Banking group has a new Chair, Sereen Ahmed from Barclays, and two new Vice Chairs, Renata Vilanova Lobo from J.P. Morgan and Vanessa Manning from MUFG! Looking forward to their leadership at WTB, as we work to empower our women colleagues around the industry in their career growth as well as personal development. If you haven't joined WTB yet, join soon, as great things are happening! #BAFT #BAFTWTB BAFT (Bankers Association for Finance and Trade)

🇺🇸 🏛️ The Basel Endgame: Implications for US credit insurance The Basel III proposals signify a global regulatory shift for banks, focusing on increased capital requirements and refined risk weight calculations. In the US, this implementation is called the ‘Basel endgame,’ while the UK refers to it as Basel 3.1 and the EU calls it Finalised Basel III. 🗣️ Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke to industry leaders Sian Aspinall, Marilyn Blattner-Hoyle, Tod Burwell, Neal Harm, Scott Ettien, tomasch kubiak, Azzizza Larsen, Harpreet Mann, Jean-Maurice Elkouby, Hernan Mayol, Marcus Miller, Richard Wulff, looking at the implications of Basel III implementation in the US, and what this means for the trade finance and credit insurance sector. 📖 Read the full article by TFG's Deepesh Patel by following the link in the comments section below ⬇️ #basel #tradefinance #creditinsurance #USA

🎙️ NEW PODCAST: Using deep-tier supply chain financing’s potential to unlock capital 🏦 Deep-tier supply chain finance (DTSCF) is an innovative financial solution with the potential to unlock financing for smaller suppliers deep into a supply chain by leveraging the credit risk of the anchor buyer. 📝 The latest whitepaper from BAFT (Bankers Association for Finance and Trade) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), “Deep-Tier Supply Chain Finance: Unlocking the Potential”, explores some of the more opaque aspects of deep-tier supply chains. 🗣️ To discuss the paper and better understand how DTSCF can promote financial stability, risk management, and sustainability, Trade Finance Global (TFG)'s Deepesh Patel spoke with Tod Burwell, President and CEO of BAFT. 🎧 Listen to the full podcast by following the link in the comments section below ⬇️ #supplychainfinance #podcast

Join us in #London on June 19 for the next instalment of GTR Future-Proofing Trade Finance – an event dedicated to navigating the evolving landscape of the trade finance market. Engage in crucial dialogue and in-depth analysis on industry adaptation amidst internal and external changes. As a key forum for collaboration, this event offers invaluable networking opportunities across the market. 🗓️ June 19 📍 London, UK ➡️ Register for free: gtreview.com/fptf We're thrilled to host Cath Baxter, a renowned UK voice coach and public speaking expert, as this year’s guest speaker. Learn practical communication strategies while gaining insights into diversity and inclusion initiatives within the sector. This event is open to all and free to attend, promising an insightful and thought-provoking experience. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect, learn, and contribute to the future of our industry. #WiTF #GTRFPTF #FutureProofingTradeFinance #WomeninTrade #WomeninTradeFinance

🌟 Only a week to go until BAFT Trade Finance Workshop 2024! 📅 Get ready for the 2024 BAFT (Bankers Association for Finance and Trade) Trade Finance Workshop, happening from June 20 – 21, 2024! Join us in Toronto, Canada, or participate virtually from anywhere in the world for this innovative hybrid event. 🌍 This workshop draws trade professionals worldwide, specifically those involved in letters of credit, demand guarantees, standby letters of credit, financial crime and compliance, regulation, and other areas of trade operations. This is a perfect opportunity to showcase your expertise and share your insights with this highly engaged group of trade specialists! 🎙️ Speakers included: Stephen Alsace, Global Head, Economic Sanctions, RBC Michael Evan Avidon, ESQ., Partner, Moses Singer Walter (Buddy) Baker, Vice President, Investment Banking, Goldman Sachs Bank USA Pirjo Blå, CDCS,Global Guarantee Specialist, Trade Finance SEB Edward Brady, Business Development Relationship Manager and CEM Team Lead, Swift and more.. 📘 Have you already taken a look at TFG & BAFT's Letters of Credit guide? If you haven’t yet, you can download our guide here: https://lnkd.in/etyeskzh #trade #workshop #event