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.
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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
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.
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.
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BSIC Sénégal: Bridging Innovation and Financial Inclusion in Africa
Sami Gargouri, Directeur Général, discusses how BSIC Sénégal plays a pivotal role in the BSIC Group's pan-African strategy—driving innovation, supporting SMEs, and fostering financial inclusion across the Sahel-Sahara region.
Award Winners
Best Sub-Custodian Banks 2026: Africa
Global Finance honors the financial institutions modernizing sub-custody.
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Best Sub-Custodian Banks 2026: Asia-Pacific
Global Finance honors the financial institutions modernizing sub-custody.
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Best Sub-Custodian Banks 2026: Central and Eastern Europe
Global Finance honors the financial institutions modernizing sub-custody.
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Best Sub-Custodian Banks 2026: Latin America
Global Finance honors the financial institutions modernizing sub-custody.
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TDB Group at 40: Reflecting on Four Decades of African Growth
Celebrating 40 years of advancing trade, regional economic integration, and sustainable development across the continent, with Admassu Tadesse, Group President and Managing Director at development bank TDB Group.
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Best Sub-Custodian Banks 2026: Middle East
Global Finance honors the financial institutions modernizing sub-custody.