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

ITFA Americas podcast: The battle over US tariff rebates

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 Which will be applied and which repealed, how will the rebates be paid and what is the outlook for tariffs going forward? To shed light on this issue, Tedd George [https://www.linkedin.com/in/teddgeorge/] (Kleos Advisory & ARC Secretariat) speaks with two seasoned experts in the field to get their insights: Anna Lea McNerney [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-lea-mcnerney/], Partner in the New York office of Sullivan & Worcester, and an ITFA Americas member; and Bradley Max [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-max-0750887/], Director at Cherokee Acquisition. Their discussion covers: - The current status of US tariffs, legal challenges and the process for claiming rebates - The key battle lines between the Trump administration, the courts and consumer/business bodies - The impact tariffs have had on trade finance so far, and how banks are managing this - The outlook for US tariffs – are they here to stay?

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!)