A Banking-Industry Solution for What’s Already Happening
CoLedger formalizes and professionalizes the correspondent banking collaboration that banks need—expanding access to international markets for institutions of all sizes.
Why Large Banks Should Support CoLedger
CoLedger addresses the reality of correspondent banking de-risking while creating strategic opportunities for the industry.
Addresses What You’re Already Exiting
We handle the correspondent relationships large banks have systematically withdrawn from—not always the profitable ones you want to keep.
Strengthens the Ecosystem
Creates more sophisticated smaller bank clients and expands international trade access for institutions of all sizes.
Collaboration and Coverage
Brings informal peer-to-peer collaboration into structured framework to identify coverage gaps.
Future Pipeline Growth
Smaller banks serving small exporters today will need more sophisticated trade finance, and supply chain services tomorrow.
Let’s Be Direct
For some basic letter of credit routing, CoLedger will provide an alternative to using large bank correspondents. But ask honestly:
- Is this your profitable, strategic business?
- Are you investing to grow this segment?
- Do these transactions meet your minimum size thresholds?
If the answer is no—and for most large banks it is—then CoLedger serves a market you’ve already chosen not to prioritize.
We’re not taking business you want; we’re organizing business you’ve decided doesn’t fit your strategy.
Supporting BAFT’s Mission
BAFT advocates for preserving correspondent banking relationships, promoting financial inclusion in international trade, and supporting the vital role non-global banks play in the global financial system.
CoLedger directly advances these objectives by providing a structured, compliant framework that enables smaller institutions to participate in cross-border banking—without requiring large banks to maintain unprofitable correspondent relationships.
Advocacy Alignment
BAFT’s regulatory advocacy focuses on sustainable correspondent banking. CoLedger demonstrates a market-driven solution that complements policy efforts.
Education & Standards
BAFT provides training on compliance and best practices. CoLedger embeds these standards into operational infrastructure.
A banking-industry solution for correspondent banking collaboration
Industry Alignment
CoLedger aligns with industry priorities for correspondent banking preservation, financial inclusion, and supporting regional and community banks in international trade.