Economics, Policy & Regulation
Africa Shakes Up Customs, but Trade Problems Persist
To curb revenue and income losses and accelerate trade across 50 member states, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)...
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Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Country Report: Dollars Continue Flowing to the Dominican Republic
Remittances are surviving the new U.S. tax—at least for now.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Country Report: Dominican Republic Tourism Surges
Infrastructure investment, including by foreign investors, is making the Caribbean nation a year-round port of call.
Sponsored Content
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.
Commentary
American Banks Left the Door Open. European Fintechs Are Walking In.
The new battleground for U.S. banking will be about who owns relationships, not who has the biggest balance sheet.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Financial Jobs Slump in July as Payroll Gains Stall
Falling job-growth numbers drive more people to the gig economy to supplement their income.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Country Report: The Dominican Republic Is on the Rebound
The island republic is bouncing back from a difficult 2025, and investor confidence is high; however, structural issues remain.
Technology
Emerging Markets: Colombia’s Fintech Boom Faces Policy Test
Can one of Latin America’s largest fintech eco-systems deepen financial inclusion in Colombia? Recent policy changes and a new pro-business government suggest it can.
Sponsored Content
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.
Technology
Banks in Japan Turn to AI for Cyberdefense
Financial giants in Japan partner with AI firms to build zero-trust cybersecurity defenses.
Country Report
India: Fast Growth, Strong Fundamentals
India’s economy is expanding rapidly, and prospects are good. But external factors like the Iran conflict could slow it down.
Transaction Banking
World’s Best Sub-Custodian Banks 2026
As global investment flows accelerate, sub-custodians play an increasingly critical role in helping institutional investors navigate the operational, regulatory, and market infrastructure complexities of local markets.
Award Winners
Best Sub-Custodian Banks 2026: Africa
Global Finance honors the financial institutions modernizing sub-custody.
Sponsored Content
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
Best Sub-Custodian Banks 2026: Asia-Pacific
Global Finance honors the financial institutions modernizing sub-custody.