Banking
Safest Banks In Egypt
Global Finance’s Safest Bank rankings, published annually in November, assess the fiscal health and stability of the largest 1,000 banks...
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Transaction Banking
In Conversation with Anith Daniel, Group Head of Transaction Banking Services at Emirates NBD
Joseph Giarraputo, Founder & Editorial Director of Global Finance talks with Anith Daniel, Group Head of Transaction Banking Services at...
Economic Data
Unemployment Rates Around the World 2024
What does it mean to be unemployed? It is a question that appears easy to answer, at least superficially. Not...
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NBB: Leading Sustainable Banking in Bahrain
Bahrain’s first local bank with expanding retail and corporate markets at home and in the GCC, National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) places ESG best practices at the core of its operations and strategy. Jean-Christophe Durand, CEO of NBB, discusses the bank’s sustainability leadership and how its commitment to responsible banking strengthens its market position and alignment with Bahrain’s future economic goals.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
ByteDance: Between a Rock and a Digital Hard Place
Washington holds the future of both TikTok and ByteDance in its hands. Who wouldn’t want to own a piece of...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
The Caucasus: Pivot Points
Geopolitics and the Russia-Ukraine war are highlighting the potential of Georgia and Armenia’s expanding economies. Tbilisi, Georgia, will host the...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Bahrain: Looking For Buy-In
Bahrain has big plans for development, and investors are interested. But its geographic position is both a blessing and a...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
United Arab Emirates: Trade, Finance, And Tourism Drive Economic Growth
Dubai and the other emirates have made globalization work in the Gulf by leveraging oil revenue to create a more...
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Securing the Future of Digital Finance
As institutions and corporates stock up on digital assets, they must also ensure these are well safeguarded, says Ee Fong Soh, Group Head of Securities & Fiduciary Services at DBS.
Banking
Islamic Banking’s Evolution: Q&A With Ahli United Bank Group CEO Ahmed Alkharji
Global Finance: Last year, Ahli United Bank [AUB] completed its conversion to an all-Islamic bank. Why did you choose to...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Middle East And North Africa At An Economic Crossroads
Can Egypt and Morocco keep driving the region’s economic growth? North Africa is the fastest-growing region in the Arab world...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Qatar’s Drive For Economic Diversification
In January, Qatar launched its third National Development Strategy, the final phase of its push to achieve its Qatar National...
Banking
Celebrating Continued Growth: Rakbank Group CEO Raheel Ahmed
Rakbank Group CEO Raheel Ahmed discusses his bank’s focus on service diversification and open banking. Global Finance: What do you...
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How Central Bank Digital Currencies are Changing the Game
Historically, banks have been wary of digital currencies. As central banks begin to explore digital currencies, Naa Wilson, Head of Cross Border Payments at Standard Bank Group, says banks and treasurers who fail to get on board risk missing out.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
The Latest Supply Chain Crisis
Recent attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden are forcing marine cargo carriers...