International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA)

International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA) is a global trade association representing organisations and professionals involved in trade finance, forfaiting, receivables finance, supply chain finance, and related financial markets. Established in 1999 and headquartered in London, ITFA brings together banks, non bank financial institutions, insurers, fintech firms, lawyers, and service providers working across the international trade and treasury ecosystem. The association plays an important role in supporting market collaboration, industry dialogue, and the development of standards that strengthen global trade finance activity.

ITFA is widely recognised for its work in education, advocacy, market intelligence, and policy engagement across the trade finance sector. Through working groups, industry publications, conferences, and networking events, the organisation provides members with insight into regulatory developments, digital trade innovation, risk management practices, and secondary market activity. Its global membership network reflects the growing importance of collaboration between traditional finance institutions and emerging trade technology providers in modern international commerce.