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)
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
Membership in ICTF has its perks…JOIN TODAY!
The # association for international credit management professionals.
www.ictfworld.org
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