Award Winners
Sustainable Finance Awards 2026: Western Europe
Western Europe’s sustainable-finance market slowed in 2025, but stricter standards, improved disclosures, and major deals kept issuance strong across banks.
News & Features Archive
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Winner Insights
Nordea’s Juho Maalahti: Strengthening Transparency And Alignment
Juho Maalahti, head of Sustainable Finance Advisory at Nordea—this year’s Best Bank for Sustainability Transparency in Western Europe—discusses the next phase of sustainable finance and the impact of regulatory uncertainty.
Winner Insights
QNB Türkiye’s Yeliz Ataay Arıkök: Hitting Sustainable Finance Milestones
Yeliz Ataay Arıkök, director of Treasury Sales and Finan-cial Institutions and chair of the Sustainability Committee at QNB Türkiye—this year’s Best Bank for Blue Bonds in CEE region—discusses her bank’s role in the sector.
Sponsored Content
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?
News
War In The Middle East: GCC Mulls Action Over Iranian Attacks
At least 10 people have died, and more than 100 have been injured, after Iran launched barrages of missile and drone attacks against the GCC.
News
US-Iran War Puts Strait Of Hormuz Under Fire, Disrupting Global Energy Trade
US strikes on Iran escalate Strait of Hormuz tensions, spiking energy prices, disrupting trade and heightening global geopolitical risk.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Oil Vs. Renewables: Competing Visions Of Global Power
While the US pursues fossil fuel dominance, China is looking to lead the way on renewables. Which model of energy security will the rest of the world follow?
Executive Interviews
AMSC Expands Beyond North America As Power Demand Surges
AMSC expands globally beyond renewables, targeting grid resilience, AI data centers and defense, leveraging diversification and M&A.
Sponsored Content
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.
Banking
Private Banks Pivot To Serve The ‘Everyday Millionaire’
Private banking’s fastest-growing segment is in the $1 million to $5 million range. Serving them requires a new business model.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Trump Claps Back After SCOTUS Nixes Tariffs
After Supreme Court setback, Trump imposes 15% blanket tariff under Section 122, escalating trade fight and legal uncertainty for corporations.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
India: Modi Dealmaking Spree Spurred By Tariffs
As US-China tensions escalate, India accelerates trade deals with Canada, UK, EU and Brazil, slashing tariffs and expanding global alliances.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Disney’s New Boss Takes Over
With Iger stepping back, Disney elevates Josh D’Amaro to CEO and Dana Walden to chief creative officer in dual-power shift.
Sponsored Content
Boubyan Bank: Kuwait’s Partner in Digital Banking
Kuwait is emerging as a forward-thinking player in the global banking landscape. Boubyan Bank’s Abdullah Al Tuwaijri, Chief Executive Officer for Consumer, Private & Digital Banking discusses Kuwait’s digital banking strategy and Boubyan Bank’s central role in reshaping Kuwait’s banking sector with innovative digital financial services.
Banking
Colombia’s Government Seeks Forced Investments In Financial System
Colombia’s recent economic crisis has spurred a proposed measure to raise 8 billion pesos (about $2 million) to address the fallout.