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We now know that banks and corporates using the Swift network to process trade finance payments will need to update their digital solutions to comply with the latest SR2026 messaging standards by 14th November 2026. Here’s a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know - what changes this new release brings, why it matters and what you need to do now.

The Nordic region has long been recognized for its open economies, export-driven industries and world-leading digital readiness. But in recent years, Scandinavian corporates - particularly in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark - have begun reshaping expectations for how trade finance should operate in a global, ESG-focused and increasingly digitized marketplace.

In today’s turbulent global market, commodities traders are navigating one of the most unpredictable landscapes in decades. Geopolitical tensions, climate-driven disruptions, currency fluctuations, and shipping bottlenecks have all converged to create unprecedented volatility across supply chains.

In today’s volatile economic landscape, businesses are under increasing pressure to optimize working capital, strengthen supplier relationships and maintain liquidity. Supply Chain Finance (SCF) has become a powerful lever to achieve these objectives, yet many banks and corporates still rely on fragmented, manual processes that limit visibility and scalability.

Mexico’s trade finance landscape is confronting renewed turbulence with the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs Iike the recently imposed 25% duties on many Mexican exports not covered under The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) - the trade agreement that replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on July 1, 2020.

Vietnam is rapidly emerging as one of Asia’s most dynamic trade powerhouses. In 2025 alone, the country has posted a record high of double-digit growth in import-export turnover, with a projected trade surplus exceeding $20 billion.