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Transaction Banking

Kinetic Treasury Arrives

New blockchain solutions are integrating corporate treasury and retail banking, and opening the transactions system to multiple issuers of tokenized deposits and stablecoins. But regulators worry these innovations could make the global system more fragile.

Transaction Banking

World’s Best Trade Finance Providers 2026

Digitalization, AI, and tokenization are the most visible changes, but sustainability and a new focus on market and segment specialization are now fundamental as well.

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World’s Best Trade Finance Providers 2026: Global Winners

Global trade finance is undergoing a structural reset. Rising geopolitical risk, supply-chain fragmentation, tighter compliance standards, and the push toward real-time, digital execution are forcing banks, funds, and platforms to rethink how trade is financed, documented, and settled.

Reimagining Banking with AI, Cloud, and Design Thinking

Speaking on the sidelines of Global Finance’s 2025 Global Bank Awards in Washington, D.C., Arun Jain—Chairman and Managing Director of Intellect, and Chief Architect of Purple Fabric—outlined a bold vision for what he calls the “fifth wave of banking”: an era defined by AI, Cloud and Design Thinking.

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Best Trade Finance Bank In Africa: Standard Bank

Standard Bank CIB has earned the Best Trade Finance Bank in Africa award through its blend of expansive continental reach, strategic global partnerships, and market-leading digital innovation.

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Best Trade Finance Bank In Asia-Pacific: DBS Bank

DBS has been recognized as the Best Trade Finance Bank in Asia Pacific for the fourth year in a row. This sustained success is attributed to the bank's strategic support for clients as they manage the shift in production and sourcing throughout the APAC region.

Awards

Best Trade Finance Bank In Caribbean: Banreservas

Banreservas has earned the title of the Best Trade Finance Bank in the Caribbean award. This recognition stems from the bank's leading market share and its proactive adoption of digital technology, which has significantly streamlined regional trade flow.

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Best Trade Finance Bank In Central & Eastern Europe: Raiffeisen Bank International

Raiffeisen Bank International's (RBI) commitment to enabling international commerce, leveraging its expertise, extensive trade finance footprint, and global partnerships, is a key reason for its recognition as the Best Trade Finance Bank in CEE.

Driving Islamic Finance Through Digital Excellence, Customer Focus

Adel Al-Majed, Boubyan Bank’s vice-chairman and group CEO, details the bank’s commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, and sustainable growth in Islamic finance.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

SpaceX IPO Would Set Record As First Trillion‑Dollar Offering As More Giants Line Up

The US IPO market has never seen a trillion-dollar debut. That may soon change as a wave of mega-valued private companies considers tapping public markets.

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Best Trade Finance Bank In Latin America: BBVA

BBVA has consistently been recognized as the Best Trade Finance Bank in Latin America due to its comprehensive strategy, strong regional network, and commitment to digital innovation.

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Best Trade Finance Bank In Middle East: Bank ABC

Bank ABC's exceptional growth in business volumes, successful rollout of advanced trade finance platforms, and execution of landmark transactions across the MENA region are the compelling reasons for its recognition as the Best Trade Finance Bank in the Middle East.

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Best Trade Finance Bank In North America: BNY

BNY Mellon has earned its recognition as the Best Trade Finance Bank in North America due to its strong trade services portfolio, which is supported by eight global trade centers.

Leading Innovation and Digital Transformation in Serbia

Digital innovation in retail and SME products and user experience has driven success for Raiffeisen banka a.d. Beograd. Zoran Petrovic, Chairman of the Managing Board, reveals how the bank simplified processes, increased efficiencies, and attracted new clients as part of its bold, ongoing transformation journey.

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Best Trade Finance Bank In Western Europe: UniCredit

UniCredit has clinched the Best Trade Finance Bank in Western Europe award due to its comprehensive digital transformation and commitment to client service.