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We are working on redesigning our website. Please be patient with us as we work to improve the site. Should you encounter a problem with the website, please let us know. Contact Emily Montfort at 202-663-5534 or emontfor@aba.com
Thank you.
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November 18, 2008 |
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BAFT HOSTS INTERNATIONAL TRADE BRIEFING BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY |
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The Bankers' Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT) hosted an international conference call for the industry this morning with Clay Lowery, Assistant Secretary for International Affairs at the US Department of the Treasury and Michael W. Wiseman, Head of the Financial Services Group at the law firm of Sullivan and Cromwell. The call provided an opportunity for BAFT members and the financial services industry to receive an up-to-the-minute, in-depth briefing from a senior U.S. Treasury official and leading legal expert on the G-20 Summit held over the weekend and current efforts to address the ongoing global economic crisis.
To access the program summary, click here
If you were unable to attend the U. S. Department of the Treasury briefing, you may order a complete audio recording of the event. The cost for the audio recording (Windows Media) is $245 for BAFT members and $475 for non-members. Please allow up to two business days to process your order.
To order the on-line recording of the call, click here | |
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November 17, 2008 |
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BAFT AND FELABAN FORM COLLABORATIVE ALLIANCE |
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The Bankers' Association for Finance and Trade and the Latin American Banking Federation (FELABAN) today announced that they have formed a collaborative alliance to help achieve their shared vision and goals.
To access the entire press release, click here. | |
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November 11, 2008 |
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BAFT HOLDS AFRICA BANK-TO-BANK FORUM |
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The Bankers' Association for Finance and Trade held the first BAFT Africa Bank-to-Bank Forum at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in Johannesburg, South Africa November 4-5.
The forum was attended by over 40 international and African banks, service providers/advisors, and representatives from the Banking Association of South Africa and the South Africa Department of Trade and Industry.
To access the complete News Release, click here. | |
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October 27, 2008 |
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BAFT AND THE ASIAN BANKER RENEW AGREEMENT TO COLLABORATE ON ANNUAL ASIAN SUMMIT |
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The Bankers' Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT) entered into an agreement today with The Asian Banker to continue operating its annual Asian conference as part of The Asian Banker Summit. The joint conference will be called The BAFT Asia Conference on Cash, Treasury and Trade.
To learn more and access the entire press release, click here. |
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August 26, 2008 |
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LETTER FROM BAFT PRESIDENT CHARLES H. SILVERMAN TO BAFT MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS: |
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Dear BAFT Members and Supporters:
2008 is already two-thirds complete, and it is impressive to see the list of initiatives that so many of you are at work on under the BAFT banner. While we have a great deal to be proud of, we also have so much more to do if we intend to realize our primary mission of being a catalyst for business solutions and regulatory advocacy within our global industry. Thus, I would like to use this newsletter slot to not only update you on our key strategic initiatives, but to also send out an appeal for volunteers.
To access the complete letter, click here.
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January 23, 2008 |
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NEWS RELEASE:
BAFT LAUNCHES STANDARDIZED MASTER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT New Standardized Documentation Creates Greater Opportunity for International Trade Finance Participations |
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The Bankers' Association for Finance and Trade is endorsing a new industry standard document today that will be used by European banks to facilitate the buying and selling of country and bank trade-related risk. The new Industry Master Participation Agreement endorsed by BAFT is designed to simplify the exchange of documentation between banks and reduce legal costs by minimizing redundancies and excessive bi-lateral discussions.
The industry Master Participation Agreement is governed by English law and was drafted by a working group made up of certain members of the EAC. It is anticipated to become the standard framework agreement for member banks of the EAC.
For more information,see the Master Participation Agreement Fact Sheet. Click here.
For a list of participating institutions, click here.
To see the Master Participation Agreement as pdf, click here..
To see the Master Participation Agreement as doc, click here | |
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BAFT Calendar of Events
October 30-31, 2008; 18th Annual International Trade Conference, Renaissance Chicago Hotel, Chicago IL
October 29, 2008; BAFT Board of Directors Meeting 10:30am - 2:30pm Trade Finance Committee Meeting: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
November 4-5, 2008: African Advisory Council Forum, JES Securities Exchange, Sandton Johannesburg, South Africa
January 20-22, 2009: 4th Annual European Bank-to-Bank Forum - Oakley Court Hotel, Berkshire, United Kingdom -
April 26-29, 2009: 87th Annual Meeting , The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel Dana Point, CA
May 10-13, 2009: BAFT Asian Advisory Council Conference on Cash, Treasury and Trade, China World Hotel, Beijing, China in conjunction with the Asian Banker Summit 2009.
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For more information about conferences contact: Melissa Ward-Papageorgiou 202-663-5536 or Deborah Smith 202-663-5533.
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