Emerging & Frontier Markets
Brazil’s Agricultural Export Bonus
Donald Trump's new global tariff regime could be great for Brazil, it turns out. Here's why.
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Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Investing In Lawsuits
Think that the class action plaintiffs' attorney has a good case? Now you can invest in it, says James Koutoulas, CEO of JurisTrade, which he calls "the first secondary marketplace for litigation assets."
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World’s Best Banks In Central America
Amid a slowdown in remittances and a weaker-than-expected gain in tourism, economic growth in Central America lost steam in 2024,...
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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.
Banking
Germany Approves UniCredit Stake In Commerzbank
Last month, Germany’s Federal Cartel Office approved Italy’s second-largest lender’s plan to purchase a major stake in state-backed Commerzbank.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Ghana: Waiting for FDI
Ghana is picking up the pieces from its 2022 debt default. Political stability and business- friendly policies help, but foreign investment has not yet recovered.
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World’s Best Banks In North America 2025
As the North American banking sector navigates an increasingly competitive landscape, business models must be continually refined to meet and...
Awards
World’s Best US Regional Banks 2025
This year’s winners for Best US Regional Banks employ aggressive strategies that continually refine existing business models to capture new...
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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
Grave New World: Q&A with Brian Coulton of Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings Chief Economist Brian Coulton discusses with Global Finance how tariffs, inflation, disrupted supply chains, and renewed regionalism are reshaping trade amid prolonged protectionist policies.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
The Pope’s Fiscal Legacy
The April 21 passing of Pope Francis touched not only 1.4 billion Catholics around the world, but millions of people of other faiths who came to admire him for his progressive views during his dozen-year pontificate.
Data
Top Banks In The Dominican Republic
Mirroring the shift from a past marked by foreign domination and authoritarian rule to its modern status as a vibrant and free Caribbean nation, banks have played a pivotal role in the Dominican Republic’s exceptional growth and financial development.
Banking
Digital Assets Break Out
Banks, asset managers, and corporates push crypto and digital currencies into the mainstream amid shifting financial dynamics.
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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.
Banking
M&A Booms Globally, But Tariffs Freeze US Deals
M&A activity got off to a strong start in 2025, with global deal value surpassing $1.2 trillion through April, according...