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BAFT has launched its Women in Transaction Banking (WTB) initiative during its 2024 Global Annual Meeting in Orlando.

Hear from Deepa Sinha, VP Payments & Financial Crimes at BAFT on the transforming payments industry and the key topics to look for.

Learn about the future of cross-border payments and the transformative impact of the RTP® network. Stay updated on recent regulatory changes.

Learn about the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s FedNow Service as well as its impact on the payments industry and the way we do banking.

BAFT’s inaugural 2024 International Trade and Payments Conference brought together experts to discuss the state of trade and payments.

TFG and BAFT have announced the launch of a Letter of Credit Guide. Read from leading experts on their definition, uses and intricacies!

Navigating the world of global finance? Learn about the Basel III Endgame & the impact of these financial regulations.

The Bankers Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT), a global industry association for international transaction banking, has released a whitepaper, “ISO 20022 Migration: Lessons Learned”, highlighting some of the critical lessons its members have learned while implementing this ‘new language of payments’.

2024 is set to bring about significant changes in finance and banking. Driven by a convergence of cutting-edge technologies, the industry-wide transition to ISO 20022, the rise of digital currencies, and innovative AI-powered solutions, the year holds promise for considerable advancements and enhanced alignment between fintech and traditional financial institutions. 

BAFT, the leading global financial services association for international transaction banking, has published a new white paper titled “ISO 20022 Migration: Lessons Learned”.

BAFT has announced the 2024 International Trade and Payments Conference, set to take place from 27-29 February 2024, in Washington, D.C.

Correspondent banking relationships (CBRs) are the linchpin of international trade and finance, enabling cross-border transactions and providing a gateway to foreign financial markets. 

London/Toronto – September 17, 2023 – Trade Finance Global (TFG) is thrilled to announce the winners of the prestigious 2023 Trade, Treasury, and Payment Awards, in cooperation with BAFT. Celebrating its seventh consecutive year, the TFG Trade, Treasury, and Payment Awards 2023 have once again recognised the exceptional contributions to the global trade and finance industry.

In an era marked by technological advancement and rapid digitisation, the landscape of financial transactions has undergone a transformative shift. Traditional modes of payment, such as checks and physical currency, have given way to the convenience and efficiency of digital payments.

Last month, I found myself staying with a nomad family in a traditional yurt (‘ger’), 300km West of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, staring at the overwhelmingly star-filled night sky.