Winner Insights
Mark Johnson, Ripple: Digital Assets and the Future of Treasury
Ripple Treasury’s Mark Johnson explains how APIs, stablecoins and digital assets are reshaping corporate treasury, liquidity and payments.
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
Africa Shakes Up Customs, but Trade Problems Persist
To curb revenue and income losses and accelerate trade across 50 member states, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)...
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Country Report: Dollars Continue Flowing to the Dominican Republic
Remittances are surviving the new U.S. tax—at least for now.
Sponsored Content
From Egypt to Africa: How CIB Is Empowering SMEs and Transforming Trade Ecosystems
As Egypt strengthens its position as a regional trade hub, CIB is helping SMEs embrace new cross-border opportunities through tailored financing, digital trade tools, and on-the-ground banking support designed to reduce friction and unlock growth across Africa.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Country Report: Dominican Republic Tourism Surges
Infrastructure investment, including by foreign investors, is making the Caribbean nation a year-round port of call.
Commentary
American Banks Left the Door Open. European Fintechs Are Walking In.
The new battleground for U.S. banking will be about who owns relationships, not who has the biggest balance sheet.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Financial Jobs Slump in July as Payroll Gains Stall
Falling job-growth numbers drive more people to the gig economy to supplement their income.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Country Report: The Dominican Republic Is on the Rebound
The island republic is bouncing back from a difficult 2025, and investor confidence is high; however, structural issues remain.
Sponsored Content
Techcombank Doubles Down on AI and Talent to Drive Vietnam’s New Growth Phase
As Vietnam’s economy evolves towards a more digital, affluent and capital intensive future, Techcombank is investing heavily in AI, data and talent to expand beyond traditional banking. CEO Dr Jens Lottner explains how the bank is positioning itself at the centre of this next phase of growth – across wealth management, infrastructure financing and capital markets.
Technology
Emerging Markets: Colombia’s Fintech Boom Faces Policy Test
Can one of Latin America’s largest fintech eco-systems deepen financial inclusion in Colombia? Recent policy changes and a new pro-business government suggest it can.
Technology
Banks in Japan Turn to AI for Cyberdefense
Financial giants in Japan partner with AI firms to build zero-trust cybersecurity defenses.
Country Report
India: Fast Growth, Strong Fundamentals
India’s economy is expanding rapidly, and prospects are good. But external factors like the Iran conflict could slow it down.
Transaction Banking
World’s Best Sub-Custodian Banks 2026
As global investment flows accelerate, sub-custodians play an increasingly critical role in helping institutional investors navigate the operational, regulatory, and market infrastructure complexities of local markets.
Sponsored Content
Decoding Africa’s Payments Landscape: AI, Regulation and Trade Innovation
Leveraging modular solutions, AI-driven security, and innovative Payment rails to drive growth and resilience across the continent, African markets are setting the stage for a secure, intelligent, and interoperable financial future. Thabo Makoko, Head of Transaction Banking at Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB), shares insights on how the region’s Payments ecosystem is rapidly evolving.
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Best Sub-Custodian Banks 2026: Africa
Global Finance honors the financial institutions modernizing sub-custody.