Which SWIFT message should be used to advise the netting position of a currency resulting from FX, NDF, options and other trades?
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Which SWIFT message should be used to advise the netting position of a currency resulting from FX, NDF, options and other trades? Reveal answer details Close answer detailsCorrect answerC
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