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It's likely you've got plenty on your plate at the moment, so Swift's decision to delay the implementation of the new industry standard for cross-border payments is coming as a relief
Expectations that banks will be able to recoup losses from low interest rates by hiking fees remain unrealistic given the weak overall economic conditions in China and Hong Kong
The dollar-yuan exchange rate - now at its lowest in more than a decade - highlights the need for businesses with exposure to the Chinese currency to either fortify their positions ... or just take it on the chin
Trade finance may take a beating in light of more stringent enforcement around trade embargoes by US authorities. Corporate treasurers would do well to keep a close eye on the developments.