The Bankers' Association for Finance and Trade is a financial trade association whose membership represents a broad range of internationally active financial institutions and companies that provide important services to the global financial community. BAFT serves as a forum for analysis, discussion and action among international financial professionals on a wide range of topics affecting international trade and finance, including legislative/regulatory issues. Because of its global focus and broad membership, BAFT plays a unique role in expanding markets worldwide, shaping public policy, and promoting practices that preserve the safety and soundness of the international financial system. For almost a century BAFT has reflected the growth and evolution of financial services. Today, its members and partners include commercial banks, financial services companies and a variety of service providers, such as insurance, technology, consulting and others concerned with international business. The Association's day-to-day operations and coordination of its committees are administered from its headquarters in Washington, D.C. For more details visit www.baft.org.