ICTF is the new global force in International Credit Risk Management and Export Trade Finance, dedicated to providing real time business intelligence, exceptional opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth, an unparalleled forum for benchmarking, sharing of best practices and insights to the latest innovations in the industry.

Leveraging the proven expertise of its leadership, its powerful connections, core values and commitment to its members, ICTF offers the network, knowledge, education and resources you need:

• to do your job better

  • to improve your company's performance

    • and to move your career forward!

ICTF Educational and Networking Events
~unmatched expertise, powerful connections, leading edge programs~
 ·         ICTF Regional Global Trade Forums – New York (3 times per year), Atlanta  (once per year) and expanding to additional export-centric cities each year
·         ICTF Annual Global Trade Symposium – November in Florida
·         ICTF Global Credit Professionals Symposium – April in Chicago or other major U.S. business center
·         ICTF Workshops: i.e.,  The New Incoterms 2010, International Payment Terms and Letters of Credit
·         ICTF International Credit Professionals Symposium – twice a year in Europe


Professional Designations - ICTF/Thunderbird Graduate School of Global Management
~expand your potential and become a valued leader at your company with these prestigious global designations~
ICTF/Thunderbird Online Courses:
·         RGCP™ (Registered Global Credit Professional) designation – aspire to greater expertise
·         CGCE™ (Certified Global Credit Executive) designation – the ultimate goal of every credit professional
·         Executive Certificate in International Credit and Trade Finance from Thunderbird


ICTF Webcasts and Teleconferences – Live and On-Demand
~the most informative, relevant and timely topics for the international credit professional~
·         Trade Creditor’s Essentials Series: i.e., Russia, China, Mexico, Canada
·         Export Letters of Credit
·         State of the World Economy
·         Handling Payments Out of Venezuela – CADIVI and Exchange Control
·         Export Regulatory Compliance – U.S. Regulations and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
·         The New Incoterms 2010 Rules …and more


ICTF Publications
~the leading publications for today’s global credit industry~
·         ICTF Monthly Newsletter
·         ICTF Quarterly Magazine - Credit Collections & Risk World
·         ICTF White Papers and Benchmarking Surveys:  i.e.,  International Credit Limits: Power of Authority, Collections Best Practices in China, Corporate Insolvency: Canada,  Insolvencies in Europe, Trade Credit Insurance
·         Monthly ICTF Country Intelligence Column – provided by Dr. Hans Belcsák
·         ICTF Country Weekly Focus Updates – provided by Dr. Hans Belcsák


International Credit and Country Reports
~the best quality reports at the most competitive prices~
·         Freshly Investigated International Credit Reports – worldwide coverage
·         Country Reports prepared by Dr. Hans Belcsák (only $90 for members)


ICTF Virtual Global Credit Network
~the best way to instantly access relevant, timely and in-depth industry and country trade credit information~
·         Powered by Smyyth, allows members to upload credit data and download credit reports at no cost. You’ll gain access to timely data on customers when you need to make those critical credit decisions. Powerful features include: trade references, payment and account trending analysis, benchmarking customer payments for your industry, dashboards of payment scores, critical account alerts and much more.


ICTF International Industry Credit Group Forums
~a great way for you to connect with credit professionals in the same industry~
·         Access to valuable customer credit information, alerts from fellow group members, face-to-face meetings, and a network of global credit professionals from the same industry.


ICTF Members’ Forum
~designed to allow you to collaborate with fellow members and freely share information and best practices~


ICTF Members’ Resource Center
~follow the latest news on global credit and industry happenings~
·         International credit articles, presentations from past ICTF events, industry reports, helpful websites

• Benchmarking Collections Best Practices in China
• International Credit Limits: Levels of Authority Whitepaper
• Major Country Developments
• Monthly Market Monitors
• Payment Practices Barometer
• Weekly Export Risk Outlook
  

ICTF On-Site Training
~customized on-site training to meet your specific needs~
·         ICTF serves as a vital on-site training resource – we provide programs tailored to your needs with content customized based on your requirements and your staff’s experience.                                                                                                    

ICTF Export Assist Center
~ICTF is your global support desk~
·         ICTF International Collections & Attorneys Network
·         Answers to international credit and trade finance questions                                       


ICTF’s Career Center
~members helping members find new opportunities~
·         Post and search new job openings, find potential candidates and receive new posting notifications

And one of the most important benefits - Networking!

"The best thing about ICTF is the camaraderie and knowledge-sharing that exists among the members, whether at conferences, trade forums, online forums or even email or phone discussions, where both parties can learn from and assist each other to improve their performance. I have several of my staff members involved in the conferences and they have been thrilled with the new ideas and tools that they share with others. It has enhanced their performance as well as developed friendships that will last a long time."   ~ David Weidinger, chairman of ICTF and founding member