The International Financial Forum (IFF) is a non-profit, non-governmental, independent international organization. It was founded in October 2003 by G20 countries and international organizations such as the United Nations, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund. It is a high-level permanent institution for dialogue and multilateral cooperation in the field of global finance and is known as the ‘F20 (Finance 20).’
The IFF advocates an international and market-oriented operation mechanism to advance the supportive role of finance in sustainable development through its platforms of strategic dialog, cooperation, communication, practice and innovation, research and training program.
Since its inception, the IFF has well positioned itself to advance international exchanges, academic research, and strategic dialogs in the financial sphere, and has amassed extensive global influence. Supported by more than 200 political and financial leaders around the globe, the IFF has established partnerships with over 50 countries and regions, as well as more than 50 international and regional organizations. IFF events, annual meetings in particular, have invited more than 2,000 guests and 100,000 experts.
The goal of the IFF is to establish a platform for global financial strategic dialogues, exchanges and cooperation as well as practical innovation, academic research and talent training. Through an international, market-oriented and high-level operating mechanism, the IFF will promote financial services to the world and support comprehensive and sustainable development.
