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Economics, Policy & Regulation

First Income Tax In GCC Approved By Oman’s Parliament

Oman is on course to become the first Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) state to introduce a personal income tax as...

Transaction Banking

Putting Customers First: Q&A With First Abu Dhabi Bank’s Gautam Dutta And Tariq Hoodbhoy

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) managing directors Gautam Dutta, head of GTB Cash Management Product Innovation, and Tariq Hoodbhoy, head...

Transaction Banking

The Power Of Instant Payments And Data: Q&A With Bank Of America’s Mark Monaco

Mark Monaco, head of Global Payments Solutions at Bank of America (BofA), explains the importance of payments, instant data and...

Transforming Treasury Teams with Tech-led Agility

To stay competitive and relevant amid shifting business and operational models, large corporates must leverage digitalisation and automation to be nimbler and more responsive, says Joseph Lee, Group Head, Treasury and Working Capital Advisory & Solutioning at DBS.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

China’s BYD Races Ahead With New Plants In Emerging Markets

BYD, the Chinese manufacturer of batteries and electric vehicles, is rapidly becoming the dominant force in the global EV space,...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

The Philippines: New Samurai Bond Issue’s Political Backdrop

The Philippines is looking to Japan to partially finance its ballooning debt as Manila moves to strengthen ties between the...

Transaction Banking

World’s Best Sub-Custodian Banks 2024: Country Winners

Global investors rely on local sub-custodians for services that go beyond trade settlement and safekeeping of assets to include supporting...

Awards

World’s Best Sub-Custodian Banks 2024: Regional Winners

Africa—Rand Merchant Bank On the African continent, Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) strives to exceed the expectations of its clients by...

3 Ways Corporate Treasury Can Drive Business Value Through Sustainability Initiatives

Corporate treasurers are increasingly assuming the mantle of sustainability as their organisations look to adopt and implement ESG policies and practices. They have a unique opportunity to contribute to positive social and environmental impact.

Transaction Banking

Sub-Custody Enters A New Era

Corporates and agent banks had a traditionally distant relationship. Not anymore. In the ever-evolving landscape of global finance, the...

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

India Secures Spot On Prestigious Bond Index

Indian government bonds have been included in the JPMorgan GBI Emerging Market Global Series Index for the first time ever....

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Grifols’ New CFO Joins As Drugmaker Weighs Its Future

Renowned Spanish drugmaker Grifols, known for its plasma-derived medicines, announced on July 4 the appointment of Rahul Srinivasan as its...

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Old Media Finds New Suitor: Paramount Merges With Skydance

Paramount Global, one of the world’s oldest entertainment companies, agreed in July to merge with Skydance—a smaller, newer and more...

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.

Editor's Letter

Banks’ Shifting Paradigm

VOL. 38 NO. 7 This summer issue of the magazine coincides in many parts of the world with very high...