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Who We Are

The Interactive Financial Exchange (IFX) Forum develops interoperable specifications that meet the business requirements of the financial services industry. The IFX Forum is a nonprofit organization founded by financial service companies, service providers, information technology companies and customers of each. As a nonprofit alliance, the IFX Forum is funded by dues of its members. The Forum's open membership expedites the development and adoption of standards, ultimately enhancing online financial services.

IFX Forum Membership is open to all entities that wish to participate in the development and promotion of the IFX specification. To learn about the current active Working Groups, click here.

Benefits of Membership

Participate in the development of the IFX specification to ensure your business needs and requirements are met.
Network with key financial services industry decision makers and technology innovators.
Market financial products and services quickly and efficiently.
Access timely information and expert advice on new developments shaping the financial industry.
Increase visibility of your organization's IFX specification-related products and services with a link on the IFX Forum’s Web site.

Governance

The IFX Forum is governed by a Board of Directors, which is elected by the membership. The Board appoints a Steering Committee to manage the routine affairs of the IFX Forum and ensure that the bylaws and membership rules of the IFX Forum are conducted in a fair and open manner.

IFX Secretariat

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How to Join the IFX Forum

If your organization would like to become a member of the IFX Forum, send an email message to membership@ifxforum.org. You will receive a set of materials in response: the Forum Bylaws and Membership Rules for your reference (also available from links at the top of this page), the Membership Application, and a Membership Letter. You should fill out and sign the Application and Letter, and return to the address noted. You will then receive an invoice at the appropriate dues level, and all privileges will begin as soon as dues payment is received.

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