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Trade Finance and Supply Chain Finance
As a worldwide forum for analysis, discussion, and advocacy in international financial services, BAFT provides support to members that are active in trade finance, supply chain finance, credit insurance, and export credits.
Specifically, BAFT is the voice for the global trade and supply chain finance community.
In addition to tracking strategic global trade policy developments, BAFT provides practical guidance papers and tools including standardized legal documentation as well as a forum for discussion on topical trade finance challenges.
BAFT tracks and delivers thought leadership, best practices, training and education, and connects the global community of trade practitioners.
Reimagining Trade A Vision of the Future Unfolding Before Our Eyes!
In a rapidly evolving global landscape, the future of trade is poised for groundbreaking transformation. Legal and technological advances have opened opportunities for a significant overhaul of antiquated processes to drive profitability, reduce risk, and provide greater access to trade finance. Our panel will delve into the exciting opportunities in front of us, exploring how the reshaping of bank technology, the introduction of digital instruments, and changing logistics and corporate processes can drive a more efficient, interconnected, and a global trade ecosystem delivering sustainable economic growth and higher levels of well-being.
Deep-Tier Supply Chain Finance: Unlocking the Potential
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) spoke with Tod Burwell, President and CEO of BAFT. Listen to the podcast here.
- Asia Trade Finance Operations Committee
- Commercial Letters of Credit Committee
- Global Trade Industry Council (GTIC)
- Standby Letters of Credit and Demand Guarantees Committee
- Structured Trade and Export Finance Committee
- Supply Chain Finance Committee
- Trade Compliance Committee
- Trade Finance Committee
- Standardization of trade documentation
- Reference rates post LIBOR
- Digitization of trade finance
- Trade industry best practices
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