Emerging & Frontier Markets
Latin America’s Lithium, Copper Boom
Digitalization and clean energy drive demand for Latin America's critical minerals—lithium and copper. But there are rising concerns.
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Emerging & Frontier Markets
El Salvador Real Estate Takes Off
Improved security and a menu of tax incentives have sparked an unprecedented construction spree in the capital city and beyond.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Guatemala: Connecting The Oceans
Guatemala’s “dry” alternative to the Panama Canal is being partially financed via an innovative tokenization scheme.
Sponsored Content
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.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Kuwait Returns To The Global Debt Market
Political gridlock kept Kuwait out of the sovereign market for eight years. With a multi-billion-dollar issue, it’s back in the game.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Kuwait Opens Oil Gates As Investment Gains Momentum
Kuwait’s economy is buoyant, but heavy reliance on hydrocarbons and a chronic budget gap are prompting long-term concerns.
Executive Interviews
Iran Conflict Sparks Risk, And Opportunity, For Egypt: CIB CEO Hisham Ezz Al-Arab
As the regional conflict involving Iran escalates, business leaders across the Middle East are weighing both the risks and the unexpected opportunities.
Executive Interviews
Iran Crisis: Reconnaissance Research’s Abdulaziz Al-Anjeri On Kuwait’s Pivotal Moment
As the war in Iran escalates, Reconnaissance Research CEO Abdulaziz Al-Anjeri reflects on Kuwait's unique economic challenges as well as its bolstering resilience in the face of conflict.
Sponsored Content
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.
Banking
Top Banks In Saudi Arabia
From the first oil discoveries to the ambitious economic diversification of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia's banks have been indispensable partners in the Kingdom's transformation.
News
Oil Underinvestment Could Hinder US’ Iran-Crisis Response: Here’s Why
No matter how the Iran war gets resolved, the US and other countries will be forced to reckon with a global oil market in complete disarray.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Saudi Arabia Turns to Fahad Al-Saif As Vision 2030 Faces Reality Check
Saudi Arabia appoints Fahad Al-Saif as investment minister, signaling a pragmatic shift away from costly megaprojects.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Costa Rica: New Law-And-Order President Taking Office
Costa Rica's new president won in a first-round landslide; a Nayib Bukele-style crime crackdown could be next.
Sponsored Content
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.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
PayPal’s New CEO Faces a Digital Payments Reckoning
PayPal is turning to a seasoned Silicon Valley executive to revive its fortunes.