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A Report by CYS Global Remit Counterparty Sales & Alliance Unit USD/SGD 1.2960 – 1.2968 The Return of Dollar Dominance The U.S. Dollar has once again reminded global markets of one of foreign exchange's oldest truths: when U.S. interest rates stay higher for longer and uncertainty rises, the greenback usually comes out on top. What first appeared to be a short-lived rally quickly gathered momentum, sending the Dollar to its strongest level in more than a year and forcing in

A Report by CYS Global Remit Digital Media Marketing Team For decades, global trade was built around a simple model: manufacture in one part of the world, ship across continents, and sell wherever demand existed. Businesses optimised for cost, often relying on long, highly interconnected supply chains that stretched across multiple countries. Today, that model is evolving. Around the world, businesses are increasingly shifting towards regional trade networks. Rather than conc

A Report by CYS Global Remit Human Resource Management Unit Prioritising Well-Being in a Modern Workplace In today’s demanding and fast-paced work environment, employee well-being has become an essential pillar of organizational success. A healthy workforce is not only more productive, but also more engaged, motivated, and resilient in the face of challenges. At CYS, we recognize that supporting our employees goes beyond delivering results—it involves creating an environment

A Report by CYS Global Remit FinTech Development Unit Since 2020, the world's largest economies have been working toward the same set of cross-border payment targets. The goals are specific. The deadlines are real. But as we approach the end of 2026, a critical gap has emerged: policy frameworks are largely complete, yet real-world implementation remains frustratingly slow. The Original Ambition In 2020, the G20 adopted a roadmap to enhance cross-border payments with concrete

A Report by CYS Global Remit Legal & Compliance Office Part 1: Understanding TBML — Why It Matters in Asia Introduction Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) is the use of legitimate trade transactions to disguise, move, and integrate illicit funds. In Asia — home to dense trade corridors, high-value commodity flows, and complex supply chains — TBML is both pervasive and challenging to detect. For Singapore-based compliance teams working in cross-border payments, understanding