Global Trade Finance Program
	News and Updates IFC's 4th Annual Trade Finance Seminar, Wednesday, April 16, 2008 You are cordially invited to attend IFC’s 4th Annual Trade Finance Seminar on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 2:30 PM. >Full Detail IFC Trade Finance Program Doubles Coverage in 2007, Boosts Access to Finance for SMEs in Challenging Markets IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, today announced that in 2007 its Global Trade Finance Program doubled the volume of guarantees issued and the number of participating banks and countries covered. >Full Story IFC Opens Doors to Cross-Border Trade in Emerging Economies Cross-border trade is one way that small businesses in developing countries grow and build their markets. Trade is crucial to development as it can help create jobs and raise incomes, particularly in countries affected by conflict. >Full Story IFC Supports Trade in Emerging Markets with $1 Billion in Guarantees IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, today announced that its Global Trade Finance Program has reached a milestone of $1 billion in guarantees issued since its inception in October 2005, benefiting a wide range of entrepreneurs in emerging markets.. >Full Story