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Global Salon: Goldman Sachs On Multigenerational Wealth And Meaningful Management

Tucker York, global head of Goldman Sachs Wealth Management, speaks with Global Finance about how shifts along several fronts are redefining private banking.

Technology

The AI Investing Race

Trillions are flowing into AI investment and innovation, driven by ambition and fear of falling behind. But the returns are still more promise than proof.

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World’s Best Private Banks 2026: Global Winners

Despite uncertain times, AI helps wealth managers deliver top-flight performance.

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.

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World’s Best Private Banks 2026: Western Europe

Balancing Innovation With Tradition: Western Europe’s private banks are stepping up their digital game in a big way.

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World’s Best Private Banks 2026: North America

Thriving equity and capital markets, rising investor appetite for wealth planning, and intensifying competition in the industry defined a standout year for North American private banks.

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World’s Best Private Banks 2026: Middle East

Thriving In A Haven For Millionaires: Private banks in the Middle East and North Africa are enhancing digital capabilities and adding international offices to cater to their expanding client base.

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World’s Best Private Banks 2026: Latin America

Expansion And New Offerings Drive Growth: With organic asset growth proving more elusive, M&A cranks up for private banks in Latin America.

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 Best Private Banks 2026: Central & Eastern Europe

HNWIs Fuel Growth: Private banks bet on digital offerings to attract their newest clients.

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World’s Best Private Banks 2026: Caribbean & Central America

Digital Adoption Blooms: Integrated offerings and sustainability spur regional growth.

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World’s Best Private Banks 2026: Asia-Pacific

Wealth Moves East: Hong Kong soon may surpass Switzerland as a global wealth hub.

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World’s Best Private Banks 2026: Africa

Educating The Next Generation: Africa prepares for the great wealth transfer.

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.

Winner Insights

Redefining The Modern Family Office

Dino De Vita, President of Global Family and Private Investment Offices (GFO) at Northern Trust—winner of the Best Private Bank for Family Office Services award—discusses how operating models must keep pace with the growing complexity of client needs.