The Florida International Bankers Association (FIBA), Inc., is a non-profit trade association founded in 1979.  Its membership includes some of the largest financial institutions in the world, with foreign and domestic banks from Europe, the U.S. and Latin America who are active in international trade and finance in our hemisphere. The primary focus of FIBA members is trade finance, international correspondent banking  and international wealth management/private banking services for non-residents. These activities helps facilitate North-South trade and capital flows.

FIBA has long been recognized by regulators and law enforcement for its knowledge and expertise in anti-money laundering (AML) compliance and its excellent training programs.  FIBA has offered AML training for more than two decades, including the successful FIBA Annual AML Compliance Conference, attended by hundreds of AML professionals from around the world and the FIBA Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Institute Certification Program, in partnership with Florida International University (FIU).  Regularly scheduled FIBA meetings provide a continuing source of the latest and best industry expertise and practical information. 

FIBA works closely with FELABAN, the Federation of Latin American Banks, which represents over 600 financial institutions throughout Latin America, hosting their prestigious FELABAN Annual Assembly in Miami every other year.  This event brings nearly 2,000 people to Miami to conduct business over three days of intensive meetings. 

As part of its commitment to provide superior professional development for the financial community, FIBA offers over 700 accredited e-learning courses organized into over 70 subject libraries. This makes FIBA’s e-learning library one of the most complete financial online training tools available.

As a leading trade organization focused on international banking and finance, FIBA frequently meets with regulators in Washington, submits comment letters and position papers, and is a respected voice in the industry.

What Sets Us Apart

• Provides a forum where international banks and financial entities can raise issues that affect their business and meet with their industry peers
• FIBA and its members are dedicated to promotion of the highest ethical and professional standards
• Submits comment letters and take’s public positions on behalf of its membership with legislators and regulators on issues affecting international banking and finance
• Membership in FIBA is an integral tool for managers of financial institutions due to its resources and leadership connections