ABA affiliates with the Bankers' Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT).

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The ABA has announced a formal affiliation with the Bankers' Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT).

BAFT which is located in Washington, represents a broad range of internationally active financial institutions and companies that serve the global financial community. The association provides a forum for analysis, discussion and action among international financial professionals.

Don Ogilvie, executive vice president of ABA, noted that international issues are taking on greater importance to a wider variety of banks. "Issues that were once the...