Global Trade Finance Program

News and Updates

Course Offering: Trade Finance in the Context of the Global Financial Crisis >Full Story

Peru's Banco Interamericano de Finanzas (BIF) joins IFC's Global Trade Finance Program >Full Story

IFC's 5th Annual Trade Finance Seminar, April 15, 2009
You are cordially invited to attend IFC's 5th Annual Trade Finance Seminar on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 2:30 >Full Detail

IFC's 2nd Annual GTFP Bank Partners Meeting
This event was held in Paris on October 22-23, 2008 with the participation of 156 bankers from 86 banks. To view
presentations please see full details. >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