About ICTF - The ICTF Advantage

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About ICTF - The ICTF Advantage An independent, not-for profit, member-led, international association formed in 2010 and governed by an international Board of Directors – comprised of senior international credit and trade finance executives from the U.S. and Europe ICTF exists and operates for the benefit of its members ICTF is not a department or a division Profits are kept in the ICTF member coffer (Profits are not up streamed to a shareholder or parent)

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About ICTF - The ICTF Advantage• An independent, not-for profit, member-led,

international association formed in 2010 and governed by an international Board of Directors – comprised of senior international credit and trade finance executives from the U.S. and Europe

• ICTF exists and operates for the benefit of its members

– ICTF is not a department or a division– Profits are kept in the ICTF member coffer

(Profits are not up streamed to a shareholder or parent)

The ICTF Advantage

About ICTF - The ICTF AdvantageICTF’s Mission is to advance the profession of international

credit management by providing unmatched expertise, powerful connections, leading-edge educational programs and

resources, and an unparalleled forum for the exchange of information and best practices

Attracts top international talent – 600 members since its launch

ICTF has evolved as the organization of choice for international credit management professionals

seeking greater expertise and the best educational and networking resources

Unmatched Expertise Proven Leadership

Powerful Connections Leading-Edge Education &

Resources

ICTF’s Value Proposition and Member Benefits

Best-in-class educational and networking events

ICTF Symposiums in the U.S.

ICTF Symposiums in EU

Webcasts – live and on-demand Online Member Discussion (Q&A) Forum Country Intelligence Column – by Dr. Hans Belcsák Weekly Country Risk Updates Monthly Newsletters – global business intelligence Quarterly Magazine – published in association with

CCR World

Online Resource Center

White Papers (e.g., International Credit Limits: Levels of Authority)

Benchmarking Surveys – global payment terms and delays

International Credit Reports and Country Reports ICTF’s Virtual Global Credit Network (powered by

Smyyth)

ICTF/Thunderbird Online Courses and professional designations - RGCP and CGCE

ranked #1

in international business worldwide

ICTF’s 2013 Symposiums – the best in the industry

April 14-16, 2013ICTF's International Credit Professionals Symposium in EuropeAmsterdam, The Netherlands

October 20-22, 2013ICTF's International Credit Professionals Symposium in EuropeBasel, Switzerland

April 14-16, 2013ICTF's Global Credit Professionals SymposiumThe Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

November 10-12, 2013ICTF's Annual Global Trade SymposiumThe Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach, Florida

The ICTF/Thunderbird Online Courses Essentials of International Credit and Trade Finance

This online course introduces participants to the concepts, processes and mechanics of International

Credit and Trade Finance, leading to the ICTF Registered Global Credit Professional (RGCP)

designation.

Advanced International Credit and Trade FinanceParticipants learn the advanced concepts of

International Credit and Trade Finance, which leads to the ICTF Certified Global Credit Executive (CGCE)

designation.

The ICTF/Thunderbird Online Courses

Essentials of International Credit and Trade FinanceCourse Content Highlights:

• Global Trade Concepts and Country Risk Analysis• International Trade Credit and Accounts Receivable

Management• International Payment and Shipping Terms• Documentary Collections and Letters of Credit• International Customer Risks and Financial Statement

Analysis• Interpreting the Data to Establish Credit Limits and

Credit Lines• International Credit Risk Protection Mechanisms and

Risk Mitigation Techniques• International Cash Management and Collections • Case Studies, Assignments, Discussion Board, Test

The ICTF/Thunderbird Online Courses

Advanced International Credit and Trade FinanceCourse Content Highlights:

• Establishing and Managing Global Credit Operations• Advanced International Financial Statement Analysis

and Credit Risk Assessment• Advanced Export Credit and Trade Finance

Techniques, Export Financing Alternatives, and Working Capital Management

• Global Credit Portfolio Analysis and Portfolio Management

• Enhancing the Foreign Trade Creditor's Position - Foreign Laws, Security Instruments, Collections

• Cross Border Bankruptcies and Comparison of Bankruptcy Systems

• Global Credit and Accounts Receivable Process Improvements

• Case Studies, Assignments, Discussion Board, Test

The ICTF/Thunderbird Online Courses

TuitionICTF Member: $990 per course

ICTF Partner Associations: $1,485 per courseNon-Member: $1,980 per course

Next Sessions Start: September 9, 2013 (Essentials)September 9, 2013 (Advanced)

"The educational content and intellectual capacity contained within ICTF is astounding and surpasses any of the groups I have attended in the past."

“The best thing about ICTF is the camaraderie and knowledge-sharing that

exists among the members…it has enhanced their performance and

developed relationships that will last a long time.”

The ICTF Advantage

"If your company is involved with international business, ICTF is a

must join organization. ICTF is the superior international group and it stands shoulders above any other

organization that may attempt to fill the International business needs.”

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP* $595 per annumCORPORATE MEMBERSHIP/2 $990 per annumGROUP MEMBERSHIP/3 $1,185 per annumGROUP MEMBERSHIP/5 $1,475 per annumGROUP MEMBERSHIP/7 $1,675 per annumGROUP MEMBERSHIP/10 $1,975 per annumGROUP MEMBERSHIP/15 $2,475 per annumGROUP MEMBERSHIP/35+ $4,500 per annumICTF INDIVIDUAL BUNDLE*** $1,950 per annumICTF CORPORATE BUNDLE*** $2,300 per annum

*INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP is restricted to credit practitioners and is not available to vendors and service providers

***The BUNDLE MEMBERSHIP includes symposium registrations (Spring and Fall)

ICTF Annual Membership Fees

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Membership in ICTF has its perks…JOIN TODAY!

The # association for international credit management professionals.

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