The Master Trade Loan Agreement (MTLA) was designed by the Bankers Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT) to be used for lending between financial institutions, specifically related to the financing… read more →

Banks have access to an unparalleled amount of data, and are beginning to service clients beyond traditional financing. Anonymised and aggregated spending data can help businesses make more informed decisions.… read more →

The new agreement, which operates under English law, reflects significant market developments including the discontinuation of LIBOR and post-Brexit adjustments that account for EU law no longer applying in the… read more →

Saudi Arabia’s fintech revolution didn’t happen overnight.  Once known primarily for oil exports, the Kingdom is rewriting its future by embracing innovation and technology through Vision 2030, a strategy that… read more →

Change is still a slow march when it comes to gender equality in the financial services industry. While incremental progress has been made, the lingering pay gap remains glaringly apparent. … read more →

The conversation surrounding real-time payment systems is evolving quickly, and nowhere is this more evident than in the dynamic between RTP (Real-Time Payments) and FedNow, two significant players within American… read more →

The evolution of sustainability standards and regulations is therefore interesting to observe, particularly as the trajectory has not been traditional. Some may say climate change is a crisis, but as it’s been an ongoing process, it’s hard to identify a single date or event as a turning point.

The 2024 CGI and BAFT Trade Technology Survey provides insights into how financial institutions navigate these changes and plan for the future. The survey reveals the strategic priorities and challenges which banks face and offers a comprehensive view of their adaptation strategies. 

This initiative reflects TFG’s dedication to maintaining high editorial standards and delivering impactful content to its rapidly growing audience of over 160,000 readers and 7.1 million organic impressions per month.… read more →

The Court of Appeal has reversed a decision regarding an offer under a Bankers Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT) Master Risk Participation Agreement (MRPA), in a case between Kimura Commodity Trade Finance Fund Limited and Yieldpoint Stable Value Fund, LP.