HSBCÆs Andrew Long plugs corporate connectivity

Today's digital world relies on connections, whether T1 in the office or 3G on the phone -- direct and fast communication is critical. Few other places is this as important as in the payments business.

HSBC is highlighting corporate connectivity at Sibos, the annual transaction banking conference organised by The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication Swift that is being held in Hong Kong this week. After launching its latest Guide to Corporate Connectivity yesterday, the bank also announced a mandate from brokerage house Newedge to provide multi-currency clearing and channel connectivity in Asia-Pacific.

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