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Executive Interviews

Iran Crisis: Reconnaissance Research’s Abdulaziz Al-Anjeri On Kuwait’s Pivotal Moment

As the war in Iran escalates, Reconnaissance Research CEO Abdulaziz Al-Anjeri reflects on Kuwait's unique economic challenges as well as its bolstering resilience in the face of conflict.

Banking

Top Banks In Saudi Arabia

From the first oil discoveries to the ambitious economic diversification of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia's banks have been indispensable partners in the Kingdom's transformation.

News

Oil Underinvestment Could Hinder US’ Iran-Crisis Response: Here’s Why

No matter how the Iran war gets resolved, the US and other countries will be forced to reckon with a global oil market in complete disarray.

Tech can help Asset Managers Manage the Generational Wealth Transfer

Saudi Arabia appoints Fahad Al-Saif as investment minister, signaling a pragmatic shift away from costly megaprojects.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Saudi Arabia Turns to Fahad Al-Saif As Vision 2030 Faces Reality Check

Saudi Arabia appoints Fahad Al-Saif as investment minister, signaling a pragmatic shift away from costly megaprojects.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Costa Rica: New Law-And-Order President Taking Office

Costa Rica's new president won in a first-round landslide; a Nayib Bukele-style crime crackdown could be next.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

PayPal’s New CEO Faces a Digital Payments Reckoning

PayPal is turning to a seasoned Silicon Valley executive to revive its fortunes.

Sustainable Finance

Sustainable Finance Awards 2026: Environmental Rollbacks Ding Markets

Despite regulatory setbacks, winners of Global Finance’s 2026 Sustainable Finance Awards continue to expand green and blue financing.

How do banks navigate the trinity of costs, compliance, and innovation?

Throughout 2025, several leading banks demonstrated outstanding commitment to sustainable finance, with initiatives spanning green bonds, impact investing, and project...

Award Winners

Sustainable Finance Awards 2026: Global Winners

Throughout 2025, several leading banks demonstrated outstanding commitment to sustainable finance, with initiatives spanning green bonds, impact investing, and project financing.

Award Winners

Sustainable Finance Awards 2026: Africa

Banks in Africa — including Absa, RMB, Nedbank, KCB, and Standard Bank — are driving critical SDG-focused projects.

Award Winners

Sustainable Finance Awards 2026: Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific's ESG and sustainable markets continue to expand, with banks funding circular-economy projects across the region.

Award Winners

Sustainable Finance Awards 2026: Central Eastern Europe

Central and Southeastern Europe banks are expanding ESG financing, green bonds, and sustainable infrastructure.

BEA China Redefines Wealth Management

This year's regional winners advanced sustainability by issuing green, blue, social, and transition bonds while funding renewable energy projects across...

Award Winners

Sustainable Finance Awards 2026: Latin America

This year's regional winners advanced sustainability by issuing green, blue, social, and transition bonds while funding renewable energy projects across LatAm.