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TRADE FINANCE Club @ Sibos PROTECTING AGAINST PROTECTIONISM Two themes ran through discussions about trade at Sibos in Sydney: the digitisation of trade finance and the impact of external pressures such as sanctions and protectionism on global trade itself. The challenges created by both are not easily met, writes Heather McKenzie www.clubsibos.com | CLUB@SIBOS | 9