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Its structure includes the General Assembly, the International Board of Trustees, the Executive Council, and specialized councils such as the Economic Council and the Artificial Intelligence Council.\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Category: Membership -->\n            <div class=\"itf-faq-pro-item\" data-category=\"membership\">\n                <button type=\"button\" class=\"itf-faq-pro-question\">\n                    What membership tiers are available for individuals?\n                    <div class=\"itf-faq-pro-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M16.59 8.59L12 13.17 7.41 8.59 6 10l6 6 6-6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n                <\/button>\n                <div class=\"itf-faq-pro-answer\">\n                    <div class=\"itf-faq-pro-answer-inner\">\n                        Individual membership consists of five tiers that reflect professional competence: <br>\n                        1. <strong>Associate Member:<\/strong> For beginners and those interested in the field.<br>\n                        2. <strong>Professional Member:<\/strong> For active market practitioners.<br>\n                        3. <strong>Expert Member:<\/strong> For specialists and certified professionals.<br>\n                        4. <strong>Federation Fellow:<\/strong> For leaders and high achievers.<br>\n                        5. <strong>Federation Ambassador:<\/strong> For distinguished international figures.\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"itf-faq-pro-item\" data-category=\"membership\">\n                <button type=\"button\" class=\"itf-faq-pro-question\">\n                    How can institutions and companies join the Federation?\n                    <div class=\"itf-faq-pro-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M16.59 8.59L12 13.17 7.41 8.59 6 10l6 6 6-6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n                <\/button>\n                <div class=\"itf-faq-pro-answer\">\n                    <div class=\"itf-faq-pro-answer-inner\">\n                        Institutional membership is available in four levels: Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Strategic. 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Signing the ethical and professional Code of Conduct is a mandatory requirement for all individuals and institutions seeking to join.\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Category: Programs and Certifications -->\n            <div class=\"itf-faq-pro-item\" data-category=\"programs\">\n                <button type=\"button\" class=\"itf-faq-pro-question\">\n                    What is the Global Trading Trust Index (GTTI)?\n                    <div class=\"itf-faq-pro-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M16.59 8.59L12 13.17 7.41 8.59 6 10l6 6 6-6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n                <\/button>\n                <div class=\"itf-faq-pro-answer\">\n                    <div class=\"itf-faq-pro-answer-inner\">\n                        A strategic rating system that evaluates financial institutions on a scale of one to five stars based on seven rigorous criteria, including transparency, client protection, cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance, providing investors with a trusted reference.\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"itf-faq-pro-item\" data-category=\"programs\">\n                <button type=\"button\" class=\"itf-faq-pro-question\">\n                    What is the Global Young Traders Initiative (GYTI)?\n                    <div class=\"itf-faq-pro-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M16.59 8.59L12 13.17 7.41 8.59 6 10l6 6 6-6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n                <\/button>\n                <div class=\"itf-faq-pro-answer\">\n                    <div class=\"itf-faq-pro-answer-inner\">\n                        A global platform for discovering young talent and preparing the next generation of digital economy leaders. 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