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Best Sub-Custodian Banks 2026: Western Europe
Global Finance honors the financial institutions modernizing sub-custody.
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Executive Interviews
Risk Management: Ram Charan’s Advice for CFOs on Global Competition
Ram Charan is an adviser to CEOs and boards, building his reputation by advising them at some of the world's largest companies. In this conversation, he outlines global business strategies and how CFOs can stay competitive.
Banking
Big Banks Signal Strong 2nd Half After Q2 Earnings Soar
The largest North American and European banks all posted double-digit percentage gains in profit, even as higher-for-longer inflation looms.
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.
Executive Interviews
CFO Corner: Steffen Kindler, Holcim
Holcim CFO Steffen Kindler on executing a regional spinoff, AI value creation, and team leadership.
News
Treasury Turbulence Becomes Business as Usual
Treasury teams are adapting to ongoing market volatility by treating uncertainty as the norm.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
The CFOs of Summer
For these CFOs, summer is where the year is won or lost.
Private Credit
The Hidden Risks of Payment-in-Kind
Liquidity relief today, strain tomorrow: PIK loans offer private credit flexibility but can mask risk.
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.
News
Report: Fintech Growth Rebounds With 22% Revenue Surge
A new report finds global fintech revenues topped $504 billion as sector growth outpaced traditional finance.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
After a ‘Family Fight,’ FOMC Maintains Target Rate
The “family fight” over setting the Fed Funds Rate that Federal Reserve Board Chairman Kevin Warsh has desired resulted in...
Insurance
Iran Conflict Redefines ‘War’
An insurance consortium to help ships transit the Strait of Hormuz may reflect a new definition of war for purposes of maritime claims, depending on new armed-conflict provisions under debate.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
BYD Drives EV Growth Through European Banks
Outsourcing credit lets the Chinese EV maker scale fast while leaving asset risks to lenders.
Sponsored Content
Beyond Banks: Redefining Flexibility in Global Supply Chain Finance
Markus Schiffers of Orbian explains how a bank-agnostic funding model and scalable supplier onboarding are enabling multinationals to unlock working capital with greater flexibility, faster rollout and broader supplier inclusion – particularly in complex markets globally.
Features
Insurance Talent Shortage or Workforce Reconfiguration?
Caught between a wave of retirements and a weak talent pipeline, the insurance industry faces a tech and AI talent shortage that is forcing a major workforce reconfiguration.