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.
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
Guatemala: Connecting The Oceans
Guatemala’s “dry” alternative to the Panama Canal is being partially financed via an innovative tokenization scheme.
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.
Sponsored Content
Nomo breaks new ground in Islamic digital banking
‘We continue to listen to customer needs,’ says Abdullah Al-Tuwaijri, CEO, Consumer, Private & Digital Banking of Boubyan Bank and board member of Bank of London and The Middle East, the largest Islamic bank in Europe
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.
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.
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Belfius: We Go Further For The Love Of Our Belgian Customers
Acclaimed for its cash management and trade finance expertise, Belfius Bank is leveraging its public-sector experience to innovate corporate transaction banking in Belgium. Koen Vierendeels, Belfius’s Head of Transaction Banking, discusses the customer-centric heart of the bank’s strategy and how its Belgian-market focus is a strong competitive advantage in achieving customer service excellence and navigating risk.
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.
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.
Sponsored Content
Growth Opportunities in Kuwait’s Dynamic Capital Markets
Named “2023 Best Debt Bank in the Middle East” by Global Finance, Kamco Invest is well-positioned to drive innovation and growth in the region's capital markets, says Abdullah AlSharekh, Managing Director of Markets & Investment Banking.
Sustainable Finance
Sustainable Finance Awards 2026: Environmental Rollbacks Ding Markets
Despite regulatory setbacks, winners of Global Finance’s 2026 Sustainable Finance Awards continue to expand green and blue financing.