ITFA Podcast Channel

This is the podcast channel for the International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA), produced by its members and partners. The podcasts cover a range of issues affecting the trade finance community, exploring key ITFA initiatives and the practical solutions it is developing to address the challenges facing the professionals who finance and underwrite trade.

ITFA Podcast Channel is a business podcast hosted by itfapodcast, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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  Episode #17

  BAFT Trade Finance Sustainability Guidelines: Bridging the gap between developed and developing markets

  Sep 30, 202614 min

  In this episode, Tedd George (Kleos Advisory & ARC Secretariat) discusses the BAFT Trade Finance Sustainability Guidelines with the project lead, Anna Plewinska-Pijl (ING Bank), and two members of ITFA’s African Regional Committee (ARC): George Wilson (ARM ) and Derryn Faure (Investec). The discussion covers: - The genesis of the guidelines and status of global sustainability standards - How this approach bridges the gap between developed and developing markets - How SME traders and their banks can use the guidelines to unlock concessional sustainable finance - What next for the guidelines and roll-out to the industry

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  Episode #16

  ITFA Americas podcast: The battle over US tariff rebates

  May 25, 202614 minS0

  <p>In this episode we discuss a major debate affecting anyone involved in US trade: US tariff rebates. Which will be applied and which repealed, how will the rebates be paid and what is the outlook for tariffs going forward?</p> <p>To shed light on this issue, Tedd George (Kleos Advisory & ARC Secretariat) speaks with two seasoned experts in the field to get their insights: Anna Lea McNerney, Partner in the New York office of Sullivan & Worcester, and an ITFA Americas member; and Bradley Max, Director at Cherokee Acquisition.</p> <p>Their discussion covers:</p> <p >- The current st...

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  Episode #15

  ITFA Trade Finance Investment Ecosystem (ITFIE): Making trade an investible asset class

  Mar 30, 202611 minS0

  <p>In this episode we explore one of ITFA’s most dynamic working groups: the ITFA Trade Finance Investment Ecosystem (ITFIE). Put simply, ITFIE’s mission is to make trade an investable asset class.</p> <p>To explore its work, Tedd George (Kleos Advisory & ARC Secretariat) speaks with Paul Coles (MPC Chairman & Orbian) and Geoff Wynne (ITFIE member & Sullivan & Worcester) about:</p> <p >- ITFIE’s objectives & collaboration with the MPC</p> <p >- The barriers to investing in trade finance as an asset class</p> <p >- Examples of market guidance and industry templates that are ‘oven ready’</p> <p >- How ITFIE’...

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  Episode #14

  ITFA Emerging Leaders Committee: Charlie O’Mulloy, Patrick Baatz & Mayo Adedeye discuss the ELC’s work

  Feb 11, 202617 minS0

  <p >In this episode, Tedd George (Kleos Advisory & ARC Secretariat) speaks with the ITFA Emerging Leaders Committee Chair, Charlie O’Mulloy (EBRD) and fellow ELC Board members Patrick Baatz (BACB) and Mayo Adeyeye (Barclays UK) about:</p> <p >-       Their career journeys into trade finance</p> <p >-       The mission of the ELC and how its members benefit from its work</p> <p >-       Highlights of the 2026 agenda, including seminars and workshops, the 10,000 Interns programme and the ITFA Emerging Leader Award</p> <p >-       Their views on how AI is impacting the professional world and how this will create new opportunities in trade finance</p>

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  Episode #13

  ITFA Chair Sean Edwards discusses the outlook for ITFA, trade finance and forfaiting in 2026

  Jan 28, 202612 minS0

  In this episode, we discuss the outlook for ITFA, trade finance and formatting in 2026.   Tedd George (Kleos Advisory & ARC Secretariat) has a wide-ranging discussion with Sean Edwards (ITFA Chair) about:   🌍 The outlook for trade finance and forfaiting in 2026 and how financial professionals can grapple with increasing complexity 🎯 ITFA’s strategic priorities for the year 🎯 ITFA’s key work streams, including the Market Practice Committee (MPC), regulatory advocacy, fintech, ESG (SROI) and TF COP 🎯 Major ITFA and partner events to look out for this year

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