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Banking

Nigeria’s Banking Godfather Retires

When Jim Ovia founded Zenith Bank in July 1990 at age 38, with NGN 20 million (then about $2.5 million)...

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

COFO Era: Why a Risky, Rewarding Dual Role Is Taking Over the C-Suite

There's a new acronym roaming the C-suite. The so-called COFO — a hybrid chief operating and financial officer — is more common than ever, marking a structural shift in how companies are deciding who runs the business.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Former Tech CEO Named as South Korea’s 2nd Female PM

The National Assembly — South Korea’s parliament — has confirmed former Naver CEO Han Seong-sook as the country’s new prime...

The End of End-of-Day Treasury: Preparing for a World of Continuous Liquidity Management

Juan Bolona, Global Head of Cash and Trade Solutions at BNY, explains that as payments and settlement move toward a 24/7 model, treasury teams should start building the foundations for real-time cash forecasting today—well before the market forces a wholesale shift.

Technology

OP and Qutwo Debut Quantum Computing Partnership

This article appears in the July/August issue of Global Finance Magazine. OP Pohjola and Finnish fintech Qutwo Oy are launching...

Commentary

Here’s Why Your Supply Chain Is Leaking Cash

There’s $1.7 trillion of working capital sitting on the balance sheets of the largest U.S. companies: not locked in failed...

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Egypt’s IPO Pipeline Grows as Cairo Courts Private Capital

This article appears in the July/August issue of Global Finance Magazine. Egypt, Africa’s second-largest economy after South Africa, plans to...

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Butterfield Readies CIBC Caribbean Purchase

This article appears in the July/August issue of Global Finance Magazine. Butterfield Group has agreed to acquire a 91.7% stake...

Financing Growth: The Role of Sustainable Banking in the Ethiopia-Djibouti Trade Corridor

As global capital increasingly seeks opportunities in frontier markets, East Africa is emerging as a critical hub for trade, infrastructure and sustainable development.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Gold Purchases Accelerate as Dollar Confidence Wanes

Central banks are scaling back on the dollar as institutional bullion buying climbs to record highs.

Features

Thinking Beyond Hormuz

This article appears in the July/August 2026 issue of Global Finance Magazine. More than 30 years after the first Gulf...

Features

How Qatar’s World Cup Transformed the Country

This article appears in the July/August 2026 issue of Global Finance Magazine. Three and a half years ago, the FIFA World...

Award Winners

Santander | World’s Best Bank 2026

Global Finance has announced its selection of global winners for the 28th annual World’s Best Banks , the 2026 World’s Best Bank is Santander.

From Egypt to Africa: How CIB Is Empowering SMEs and Transforming Trade Ecosystems

As Egypt strengthens its position as a regional trade hub, CIB is helping SMEs embrace new cross-border opportunities through tailored financing, digital trade tools, and on-the-ground banking support designed to reduce friction and unlock growth across Africa.

Award Winners

DBS Bank | World’s Best Corporate Bank 2026

Global Finance has announced its selection of global winners for the 28th annual World’s Best Banks , the 2026 World’s Best Corporate Bank is DBS Bank.