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      How Sika is addressing challenges in the Global South for Corporates

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      Commodity trade across the Global South is accelerating, from cocoa, coffee and tea to energy, mining and agriculture. With it comes significant, repeatable demand for FX settlement in local currencies. Across key corridors such as Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Brazil, Mexico and Asia, we consistently see concentrated FX flows driven by: - Commodity exporters paying farmers, suppliers and logistics providers - Energy and fuel importers settling large invoices - Telecoms and mobile money networks generating continuous local-currency velocity - Remittance and trade flows supporting everyday economic activity These are core cash flows underpinning global trade. For corporates managing these flows, efficiency and predictability are critical: - Align FX settlement with commodity production and delivery cycles - Settle obligations locally to reduce funding costs - Remove unnecessary USD triangulation and operational friction - Deliver predictable settlement outcomes in volatile currencies At Sika, we provide institutional-grade FX settlement infrastructure built specifically for commodity-driven emerging and frontier markets, helping corporates improve cash flow certainty, optimise working capital, and operate with confidence across the Global South. As global trade evolves, efficient settlement is what turns market access into real commercial value. If you operate across commodity-driven markets and want greater certainty, efficiency and control in FX settlement, we’d welcome a conversation.
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