ITFA Podcast Channel

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

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. To explore its work, Tedd George [https://www.linkedin.com/in/teddgeorge/] (Kleos Advisory & ARC Secretariat) speaks with Paul Coles [https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-coles-36b6659/] (MPC Chairman & Orbian) and Geoff Wynne [https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffrey-wynne/] (ITFIE member & Sullivan & Worcester) about: - ITFIE’s objectives & collaboration with the MPC - The barriers to investing in trade finance as an asset class - Examples of market guidance and industry templates that are ‘oven ready’ - How ITFIE’s work could support TF COP in its mission to close the trade finance gap

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

In this episode, Tedd George [https://www.linkedin.com/in/teddgeorge/] (Kleos Advisory & ARC Secretariat) speaks with the ITFA Emerging Leaders Committee Chair, Charlie O’Mulloy [https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-o-mulloy/] (EBRD) and fellow ELC Board members Patrick Baatz [https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-baatz-cfa-376744148/] (BACB) and Mayo Adeyeye [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayo-adeyeye-82a4b6177/] (Barclays UK) about: -       Their career journeys into trade finance -       The mission of the ELC and how its members benefit from its work -       Highlights of the 2026 agenda, including seminars and workshops, the 10,000 Interns programme and the ITFA Emerging Leader Award -       Their views on how AI is impacting the professional world and how this will create new opportunities in trade finance

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

In this episode, we discuss the outlook for ITFA, trade finance and formatting in 2026.   Tedd George [https://www.linkedin.com/in/teddgeorge/] (Kleos Advisory & ARC Secretariat) has a wide-ranging discussion with Sean Edwards [https://itfa.org/exec_board_members/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

ITFA Regulatory Advocacy Committee: Silja Calac and Christian Hausherr discuss their work on Insurance, LPD and GSCFF

In this episode, we explore the work of the recently-created ITFA Regulatory Advocacy Committee (RAC).   Tedd George [https://www.linkedin.com/in/teddgeorge/] (Kleos Advisory & ARC Secretariat) interviews Silja Calac [https://www.linkedin.com/in/silja-calac-5b204710/], Head of Private Debt Mobilization for Supply Chain Finance and Documentary Trade Finance for Banco Santander, ITFA Board member and RAC Chair, and fellow RAC member Christian Hausherr [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-hausherr-784670b/], Product Manager Trade Finance at Deutsche Bank and Chair of the Global Supply Chain Finance Forum (GSCFF), about:   🌍 The origins and evolution of the ITFA Regulatory Advocacy Committee 🎯 The Committee's membership and its work on Insurance, LPD, CRD6, ESG and TF COP 🎯 Collaboration with the Global Supply Chain Finance Forum (GSCFF) 🎯 Insights on how to advocate effectively with regulators (which means patience, persuasion and persistence!)

ITFA Commodities People podcast: Lessons from the First Brands scandal, with Ben Hillary, Anton Posner and Todd Lynady

💥Beyond Paper: Lessons from First Brands — In Conversation with ITFA [https://www.linkedin.com/company/itfa-org/] When the First Brands scandal hit, it sent shockwaves through the trade finance world. Lockboxes. Due diligence. Governance gaps. Once again, the question looms large: How well do we really know the trades we finance? In this joint podcast by Commodities People and the ITFA Americas Committee, Ben Hillary [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hillary/], Managing Director of Commodities People, sits down with Anton Posner [https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonposner/] and Todd Lynady [https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddlynady/], Advisory Board Members at ITFA [https://www.linkedin.com/company/itfa-org/], to unpack: 🔍 The real story behind the First Brands fallout ⚖️ What it exposes about transparency and governance in trade finance 🌍 How the industry can rebuild trust, and what needs to change next This isn’t just another discussion, it’s a reality check for everyone in trade finance.