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FCI is pleased to announce that Dr. Paulo Portas, former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal, will deliver the Day 1 Keynote at the 58th Annual Meeting in Lisbon, taking place from 7–11 June 2026.

Under the theme “Designing the Future of Receivables Finance,” this flagship global gathering will bring together senior executives, decision-makers and experts from across the world to explore the evolving landscape of factoring, supply chain finance and open account trade, with Dr. Portas setting the strategic tone for the conference programme.

Read more via https://fci.nl/en/news/day-1-keynote-announced-dr-paulo-portas-speak-fci-58th-annual-meeting-lisbon

Join Afreximbank and FCI on 15–16 April 2026 in Kampala, Uganda for the Africa Regional Conference on Factoring, Receivables Finance & Credit Insurance.

Supported by AFRACAD, FCI Academy and ICISA, and held under the theme “Beyond Traditional Lending: The Continued Rise of Factoring and Supply Chain Finance in Africa”, this important regional event will bring together senior representatives from financial institutions, development finance institutions, insurers, regulators, government bodies and other key stakeholders from across Africa and beyond.

The conference will provide a high-level platform for dialogue on the growing role of factoring, receivables finance and credit insurance in supporting trade, enhancing access to working capital and strengthening financial ecosystems across the continent. Discussions will cover market development, legal and regulatory frameworks, credit insurance, digitalisation and the practical considerations involved in building and scaling sustainable receivables finance solutions.

Read more and register: https://fci.nl/en/news/afreximbank-and-fci-host-africa-regional-conference-factoring-receivables-finance-credit

As part of the EBRD–FCI multi-year cooperation announced in 2024, the EBRD & FCI Online Receivables Masterclass has officially begun, bringing together practitioners from across EBRD partner institutions to strengthen capabilities in receivables finance through a structured, practical learning series.

Hosted by Aysen Cetintas (FCI) and Wayne Mills (Atom Advisory Limited), the Masterclass is designed as an eleven-part programme running throughout 2026, combining international best practice with real-world application across four themes: Product, Growth, Risk, and Technology & Data.

The first two instalments, forming the opening Product theme, set a strong foundation by exploring both how factoring and supply chain finance work in practice and the legal and regulatory structures required to implement these solutions safely and at scale.

Read more via https://fci.nl/en/news/product-sessions-set-tone-ebrd-fcis-2026-receivables-masterclass-opens-strong-engagement

FCI and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have been working together to strengthen trade finance market development in priority emerging markets, in particular receivables finance and payables finance solutions, with the support of national authorities and central banks, and with donor support from SECO.

Read more via https://fci.nl/en/news/ifc-and-fci-strengthen-receivables-finance-market-development

On International World Book Day, we’re celebrating the role books play in building lasting knowledge, especially in trade finance, factoring and receivables finance, where history, practice and legal frameworks matter.

FCI has published three titles that capture these perspectives:
• The Factoring Journey (Claes-Olof Livijn)
• Factors and Actors (Patrick de Villepin)
• Understanding the General Rules for International Factoring: A Comprehensive Guide (Yüce Uyanik)

Each offers a different lens on how receivables finance supports trade and working capital, from the origins of factoring, to its development as a global solution, to the rules that underpin international transactions.

Available for purchase via the FCI website.
Read more via https://fci.nl/en/news/international-world-book-day-why-knowledge-still-begins-book

International World Book Day: Why Knowledge Still Begins with a Book Every year, International World Book Day reminds us of something simple yet powerful: books remain one of the most enduring ways to share knowledge, preserve experience, and inspire new ideas. Long before the rise of digital platforms, webinars and online learning, books were the primary way profess...

FCI Members, India Factoring and Finance Solutions Private Limited and MonetaGo, have announced a strategic alliance, whereby India Factoring will deploy MonetaGo’s Secure Financing system to detect invoice financing fraud and authenticate trade documents, reinforcing the integrity of receivables finance.

Read more via https://fci.nl/en/news/india-factoring-expands-msme-financing-capabilities-monetagos-fraud-prevention-technology

FCI Announces Appointment of Deputy Secretary General – A. Betül Kurtulus

As part of its structured transitional planning, FCI announces the appointment of Betül Kurtuluş to be the Deputy Secretary General, effective 25 February 2026. Betül and Neal Harm will work together for a successful transition, and FCI will operate under the leadership of Betül effective 7 March 2026.

Betül Kurtuluş brings 34 years of industry experience across multiple areas of factoring and receivables finance. She joined FCI at the beginning of 2019 and has since held senior responsibilities within the organisation, most recently serving as Director of Business Development & Strategic Marketing, who played an essential role in strengthening member engagement, expanding strategic partnerships, and enhancing FCI’s global visibility and market positioning.

The Chairwoman commented: “The structured transition reflects the strength of our governance and our commitment to continuity. Betül brings strategic vision, deep industry expertise, and long-standing engagement with our membership. With the support of the Senior Leadership Team, we are confident that FCI will continue to grow and evolve in the next chapter.”

Read more via https://fci.nl/en/news/fci-appoints-betul-kurtulus-deputy-secretary-general?language_content_entity=en

Registration is open for FCI’s regional conference, “Supply Chain Finance and Factoring in Saudi Arabia: Driving Regional Growth”, taking place on 7–8 April 2026 in Riyadh.

This high-level event will gather banks, financial institutions, insurers, regulators, fintech providers and corporates to explore how modern receivables and payables finance solutions can support Saudi Arabia’s growth ambitions and regional trade.

What’s on the agenda?
🔹 Adapting international factoring and two-factor export models to the Saudi framework
🔹 Building practical, bankable SCF and payables finance programmes
🔹 Islamic-compliant receivables and payables finance structures
🔹 Integrating trade credit insurance and other risk-mitigation tools
🔹 Collaboration opportunities across banks, insurers, fintechs and corporates

📅 7–8 April 2026
📍 Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

🔗 Find out more and register here: https://fci.nl/en/news/factoring-and-supply-chain-finance-saudi-arabia-and-beyond-turning-global-models-local