Sustainable Finance
Coal Takes A Back Seat
A decade after the landmark Paris Agreement, renewable energy has surpassed coal to become the world’s leading source of electricity.
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
China: Problems Persist Despite Trade Talks
On October 10, President Donald Trump unveiled plans for a 100% tariff on Chinese imports and new export controls on software. But just weeks later, talks between top US and Chinese officials shifted the narrative again, offering a glimpse of a potential deal that could avert deeper conflict—at least for now.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Argentina: Grabbing A US Lifeline
On October 9, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a $20 billion currency swap line with Argentina’s central bank and...
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Awash Bank: Spearheading Growth and Innovation Amid Disruption
As Ethiopia’s financial sector continues to open up, Awash Bank is pursuing a five-year strategic plan to transform and accelerate its business. Its key goals are to maintain its domestic leadership plus expand beyond the country’s borders.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Potential New CEO Arises Amid AI Strategy Scrutiny
Apple, once synonymous with innovation, finds itself at a pivotal moment. Amid mounting pressure to solidify its artificial intelligence strategy and calls for CEO Tim Cook’s replacement, attention is increasingly turning to John Ternus, Apple’s SVP Hardware Engineering.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Madagascar: A Country In Crisis
On September 11, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that Madagascar was living beyond its means. Grappling with major shocks clouding the economy, the country’s spending was far beyond its tax collections.
Executive Interviews
BIAT CEO Jebir Sees Brighter Horizons For Tunisia’s Banks
Elyes Jebir, CEO of Banque Internationale Arabe De Tunisie (BIAT), speaks with Global Finance about growth and innovation at Tunisia’s largest private bank. Jebir discusses resilience, innovation and new cross-border opportunities as Tunisia’s economy steadies.
Awards
World’s Safest Banks 2025: Biggest Emerging Market Banks
Our rankings reveal the 50 biggest emerging market banks amid China’s slowdown and India’s rapid rise.
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Enterprise AI: Are we at the crest or the trough?
AI adoption in banks has been supercharged by generative AI. But is this just another short-lived and overhyped technology? Or is it truly the start of a new revolution in financial services?
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World’s Safest Banks 2025: Biggest Banks
Global Finance has China dominating the top of the biggest bank rankings.
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World’s Safest Banks 2025: Country Winners
Global Finance presents the safest banks by country for 2025.
Executive Interviews
Beltone’s Khalil El Bawab On Challenges And Growth In MENA Financial Services
Beltone is a financial services group with 24 diversified funds and more than 100,000 clients. Khalil El Bawab, CEO of the Local & Regional Markets Division, shares the firm’s growth plans and challenges with Global Finance.
Awards
World’s Safest Banks 2025: Islamic Banks In GCC
GCC banking institutions display the importance of growing open banking.
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Techcombank Sets Sights on Next Stage of Growth in Vietnam
Investments in technology, data and talent are paying off for Techcombank. They helped it tackle tough markets in 2023 and now, as Vietnam’s economy rebounds, the bank’s expanded digital platforms, customer offerings and deposit base put it on track for faster, more profitable growth.
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World’s Safest Banks 2025: Commercial Top 50
Commercial banks are refining their models to reach new customers and markets.