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A Grade Interviews: Governor Kamau Thugge, Central Bank of Kenya (CBK)

Global Finance's editor Andrea Fiano speaks with Kamau Thugge, Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to discuss the strategic priorities and challenges ahead for Kenya's economy. Watch the interview to learn more.

Award Ceremonies and Events

Video Interview: IBK’s Deputy CEO – Hyung Il Kim

IBK honored as Best Provider of Short-Term Investments/Money Market Funds.

Winner Insights

CS Setty: Room For Growth

Challa Sreenivasulu Setty took over as chairman of the State Bank of India, named Best Consumer Bank, in August of last year. He discusses SBI’s digital journey, the trajectory of its consumer banking businesses, and the challenge posed by AI and fintechs.

Africas Current State of Play and Opportunities

Africa offers a huge opportunity for positive climate change action and sustainability if done sensibly and collectively. The continent has experienced significant losses and damages attributable to climate change, including drought, biodiversity loss, lower food production, weaker economic growth, and loss of lives. These impacts will exacerbate if global warming is above target but limiting global warming to 1.5°C or below would significantly reduce damages to African economies, agriculture, health, and ecosystems. The African population is heavily exposed to climate impacted sectors with over one-half of the workforce employed in agriculture.

Winner Insights

Javier Rodríguez Soler: Scaling What Already Works

Javier Rodríguez Soler is head of Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) and Sustainability at BBVA, named Best Corporate Bank. He discusses the bank’s growth, AI integration, and decarbonization.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Central Banker Report Cards 2025: United By Uncertainty

Central banks brace for 2026 inflation risks, but lack consensus on how to tackle them.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Central Banker Report Cards 2025: Asia-Pacific

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Banking

CIB Reflects On 50 Years Of Transformative Growth

At a roundtable at the bank’s headquarters in Cairo, CIB’s leadership team discusses expansion in Africa, commitment to sustainable finance, growing digital banking tools, and the future for the bank.

The Role of Banks & Financial Products in Reducing Environmental Impact

Banks have a vital role in supporting the global transition of the economy to net-zero emissions. Banks stress the need for institutional capacity development, along with regulatory and other policy reforms, to support and accelerate climate finance from domestic and external sources, both public and private, for climate resilience in Africa.

Executive Interviews

Governor Hassan Abdalla: At A Turning Point, Stability Restored

Hassan Abdalla, governor of the Central Bank of Egypt, speaks to Global Finance about attracting more investors and about the bank’s next steps.

Executive Interviews

Governor Aleš Michl: Benefiting From A New Philosophy

Aleš Michl is tackling economic challenges much differently from his predecessors and his counterparts in other countries—with impressive results.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Central Banker Report Cards 2025: Africa

Global central banks face inflation challenges in 2026 but disagree on the right approach. Global Finance reveals the 2025 Central Banker Report Cards in Africa.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Central Banker Report Cards 2025: Central and Eastern Europe

Policymakers brace for 2026 inflation pressures, but central banks remain split on remedies. Global Finance reveals the 2025 Central Banker Report Cards in Central and Eastern Europe.

Sukuk Issuance Drives Egypt’s Economic Growth & Sustainable Finance

A leading provider of Sharia-compliant financial solutions in Egypt, ADIB Egypt spearheaded the country’s launch of Sukuk issuance, promising to increase Islamic banking and stimulate economic growth. Mohammed Aly, CEO of ADIB Egypt, discusses the bank’s role in Egypt’s approval of sovereign Sukuk issuance and the anticipated benefits for Sukuk issuers, market liquidity & sustainable finance.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Central Banker Report Cards 2025: Latin America

As 2026 approaches, central banks prepare for inflation but lack agreement on how best to act. Global Finance reveals the 2025 Central Banker Report Cards in Latin America.