Economic Data
Inflation Rate 2024: A Global Comparison
The Consumer Price Index only tells part of the story. Two years ago, inflation reached a 40-year high in the...
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World’s Best Banks 2024—Western Europe
Banks see client growth and a bump in transactions and sustainable lending. Most Western European banks had an exceptional 2023,...
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World’s Best Banks 2024—The Caribbean
Nearshoring, tourism boom and increased remittances add to 2023 growth. According to International Monetary Fund estimates, the region (excluding Guyana,...
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World’s Best Banks 2024—Africa
Leading banks deliver record returns. Banks in Africa have recently been operating in challenging environments, owing to economic turmoil. The...
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World’s Best Banks 2024—US Regional
Tailored services drive growth. With a relentless focus on expanding their respective franchises, this year’s winners as best regional banks...
Banking
Best Islamic Financial Institutions 2024
Profitability and earnings jump in 2023, with Islamic banks gaining the benefit of digital investment and service improvement. Last year...
Winner Insights
A Standout Performance: Q&A With CaixaBank CEO Gonzalo Gortázar
Global Finance: What drove CaixaBank’s performance in 2023? Gonzalo Gortázar: CaixaBank’s outstanding performance in 2023 reflected strong commercial activity throughout...
Banking
Growing Potential: Q&A With UOB’s Wee Ee Cheong
Global Finance: What drove UOB’s performance in 2023? Wee Ee Cheong: The ASEAN region is growing and has great potential....
Award Ceremonies and Events
Best Bank for ESG-Related Loans
Industrial Bank Korea launched the first ESG loan in Korea in and has been supporting SMEs transition to sustainable business...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Hong Kong: Looking To Become A Catastrophe Bond Hub
Hong Kong is positioning itself as a hub for insurance-linked securities (ILS), particularly catastrophe bonds, as it aims to aid...
Data
Top 100 Richest Countries In The World
What does it mean for a nation to be rich or poor at a time of global pandemic, high inflation...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Global Dealmaking Activity Rebounds In First Quarter Of 2024
Propelled by robust stock markets and undervalued assets following two years of high interest rates in developed economies, global dealmaking...