The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication Swift has had a busy year in Asia. From launching its enhanced trade services utility TSU and Accord for Securities products to helping put market infrastructure in place from Hong Kong to Mumbai, there are few sectors of the financial world where the messaging services provider is not involved.
A highlight of the year is Sibos, Swift's annual conference, which opens Monday in Hong Kong. The financial messaging giant will be welcoming a who's-who of the transaction banking universe to the event to discuss everything from treasury in China to messaging standards and funds distribution.
Ian Johnston, Swift's road warrior Asia-Pacific chief executive, sat down with Asian...