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In Conversation with Techcombank on Private Banking and Wealth Management in Vietnam

Nguyen The Anh, Director of Private & Priority Banking at Techcombank, spoke with Global Finance about the rapid maturation of Vietnam’s wealth management market and the growing importance of preparing next-generation clients and families for long-term succession planning.

Technology

NYSE Plans Tokenized 24/7 Trading

The NYSE is building a blockchain-powered platform for 24/7 trading and instant settlement of tokenized securities, aiming to modernize global capital markets and challenge traditional trading hubs.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Ford, BYD Talks Amp Up Concerns

Ford is weighing battery talks with China’s BYD to fuel its hybrid and extended-range push—sparking backlash from U.S. lawmakers

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.

Executive Interviews

CFO Corner: Nicola Perin, OVS

Since its public listing on Euronext in 2015, Nicola Perin has served as CFO of Italian mass-market clothing retailer OVS. Previously, he was CFO of the conglomerate Grupo COIN, from which OVS was carved out. OVS operates brands including OVS, Upim, Golden-point, Stefanel, CROFF, and Les Copains, managing a network of 2,600 stores in Italy and abroad.

Award Winners

World’s Best Supply Chain Finance Providers 2026

Amid an unstable global economy, companies are integrating supply chain finance more deeply into their corporate finance strategy.

Award Winners

Supply Chain Finance Awards 2026: Global Winners

The 2026 Supply Chain Finance Awards highlight industry leaders reshaping global supply chains through advanced technologies like AI, blockchain, and dynamic discounting.

Award Winners

Supply Chain Finance Awards 2026: Regional Winners

Each winner in the 2026 Regional Supply Chain Finance Awards drives innovation and financial inclusion across their respective regions.

Trusted by Generations, Driven by Innovation

Andranik Grigoryan, CEO of Converse Bank, discusses how the bank is disrupting the market whilst fostering trust across different generations.

Winner Insights

Mencía Bobo: From Financier To Trusted Trade Advisor

Mencía Bobo is a leader at Santander, driving innovation with solutions like Invensa and Navigator Global to help clients navigate dynamic supply chains and expand their international business through strategic trade advice and integrated financial platforms.

News

Trump Tariffs Overturned By Supreme Court; $175B Refund Dispute Looms

The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Trump’s so-called emergency tariffs doesn't end a legal fight — it opens another that could put as much as $175 billion on the line. "Layer on potential tariff refunds, and you introduce a messy operational and legal overhang that amplifies economic uncertainty," Sonola says.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Japan Election Supermajority Boosts Market Confidence In Economic Recovery

Japan faces a big turning point after conservatives secure a two-thirds parliamentary supermajority.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Meta’s Recent Acquisition Worries Chinese Regulators

US regulators welcomed Meta’s $2 billion December acquisition of AI-assistant platform Manus, while Chinese regulators were far less receptive.

Garanti BBVA: The Next Frontier of Sustainable Finance In Turkey

Sustainability is embedded in Garanti BBVA’s culture, business, financing solutions, and advisory services. Garanti BBVA’s Cemal Onaran, Commercial Banking Executive Vice President, and İrem Barzilay, Sustainability Director, explain the bank’s decarbonization journey and its contribution to Turkey’s green transformation.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Czech Republic Sees Defense-Sector IPOs Surge

Czechoslovak Group, an influential European defense firm, has listed 15.2% of its ordinary shares on Euronext Amsterdam, implying a €25 billion (about $30 billion) valuation in what is expected to be the largest defense-sector IPO ever.