via Trade Finance Global by Deepa Sinha
- BAFT Women in Transaction Banking was created to address the absence of a unified platform supporting women across trade and payments within transaction banking.
- The initiative focuses on networking, education, mentorship, and public speaking to promote women’s professional growth and visibility in the industry.
- Since its launch, WTB has expanded globally, hosting numerous events and establishing a cross-institutional mentorship programme to strengthen female representation in senior roles.
When I joined BAFT in March of 2022, I confess that though I was a subject matter expert on all things payments and cash management, I wasn’t too knowledgeable about trade and its role in transaction banking. As I began to research, join various trade-related committees and council meetings, and speak with my counterparts, I realised that there was a whole other world in the banking sphere.
Nearly every product we buy and use is a result of transaction banking. While I’m still nowhere near a trade expert, I have a much better understanding of how trade, payments, and operations all play an integral part in the world’s economy. And I continue to learn more every day.