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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...
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Tunisias Banking Future Emerges From its Past
With roots reaching back over 100 years, AMEN Bank is among Tunisia’s most successful and dynamic banks today. Néji Ghandri, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Amen Bank, explains how the bank has sustained its strong position over many decades and continues to bring market-leading innovation in Tunisia’s financial sector.
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...
Economic Data
Poorest Countries in the World 2024
The world’s poorest countries suffer from civil wars, ethnic and sectarian strife. COVID-19, soaring inflation and the war in Ukraine made their...
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....
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Techcombank is delivering on its vision to change banking, change lives in Vietnam
Vietnam’s banking industry is evolving rapidly driven by a digital transformation that is making everyday banking simple, easy, and convenient for customers across the country. Being at the forefront of this change offers huge potential for growth, says Pranav Seth, Chief Digital Officer at Techcombank.
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...
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Adaptation and Changing Culture to Meet Sustainability Goals
African governments are developing ambitious adaptation policies aligned with society development goals, and an enabling environment for finance and investment. There has been an increase in framework and climate change laws across Africa, including in Kenya, Egypt, Nigeria, Benin, Uganda and South Africa.
Technology
Samsung’s $6.4 Billion Score
Samsung Electronics had a rough 2023. Operating profit for the full year hovered just above $6.5 trillion won ($4.8 billion)....