Membership Information

Membership in IFX Forum brings strategic benefits and tactical advantages.

Since its formation in 1998 IFX Forum has served the needs of the financial services industry with its best-in-class service oriented messaging standard. This strategic position brings value to your organization in several important ways – solidifying your company’s position as an industry leader and providing a venue to share your expertise and learn from others through collaboration with industry leaders.

Membership in IFX Forum can bring benefits to your organization for the entire product/service-delivery value chain. Based on the needs of your organization, your participation can be broad or it can be narrowly-targeted. Regardless of your level of direct involvement, you can expect to see benefits in many areas.

How to Join the IFX Forum

IFX Forum is a global in standards development for financial services. Its current roster of over 50 members and subscribers hail from around the globe.  IFX Forum Membership is open to all organizations that want to participate in the development and promotion of the IFX specification.  Membership is by company, not by individual. 

If your organization would like to become a member of the IFX Forum, here is how to join:

1. Review the Forum Bylaws and Membership Rules, at the links above
2. Determine your membership level from the information here
3. Send an email message to membership@ifxforum.org, and you will receive a Membership Application and a Membership Letter customized to your organization
4. Fill out and sign the Application and Letter, and return them to the address noted 

You'll then receive an invoice, and all privileges will begin as soon as your dues payment is received.

Benefits of Membership

See a summary of membership benefits here.

• 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.
• Access members-only materials and the automated XSD generator for the IFX Business Message Specification.
• Have a voice in the development of international standards through the Forum's liaison work with the ISO, BIAN and other standards bodies.