News & Features Archive

Join the global community of corporate and public-sector finance industry leaders reading Global Finance monthly in print.

Click Here

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Czech Republic’s Election Winner Is Up In The Air

The jury is still out on whether the Czech Republic and its new populist government will join those in Slovakia and Hungary to form an anti-EU front in Central Europe.

News

Japan’s New Finance Minister Walks A Fiscal-Policy Tightrope

Japan holds the world’s highest debt-to-GDP ratio. Satsuki Katayama must convince financial markets that new spending is both “proactive and responsible” while also reducing the debt-to-GDP ratio.

News

AI, Tariffs Fuel Big Tech Layoffs

This year is on course to become one of the worst years of this century for job cuts, comparable only to the Great Financial Crisis of 2008 and 2009 and the year of the pandemic, 2020.

Tunisias Banking Future Emerges From its Past

With roots reaching back over 100 years, AMEN Bank is among Tunisia’s most successful and dynamic banks today. Néji Ghandri, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Amen Bank, explains how the bank has sustained its strong position over many decades and continues to bring market-leading innovation in Tunisia’s financial sector.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Democratic Republic of Congo: Waiting For The Peace Dividend

Continued conflicts prevent the central African nation from fully exploiting its natural riches.

Award Winners

AI In Finance Awards 2025: Round II

In banking as in other industries, AI is rapidly becoming a core business driver. The biggest gains will come from a foundational rethink of operations, not marginal improvements.

Award Winners

AI In Finance Round II—Global Winners

The Rise Of Intelligent Banking: Internally and externally, AI is transforming global banking. The effort is paying off in streamlined operations, personalized advice, and greater client trust.

Award Winners

AI In Finance Round II—Consumer Winners

Artificial intelligence is transforming the banking industry, streamlining operations, improving risk management, and enhancing the customer experience.

Techcombank is delivering on its vision to change banking, change lives in Vietnam

Vietnam’s banking industry is evolving rapidly driven by a digital transformation that is making everyday banking simple, easy, and convenient for customers across the country. Being at the forefront of this change offers huge potential for growth, says Pranav Seth, Chief Digital Officer at Techcombank.

Award Winners

AI In Finance Round II—Corporate Winners

Smarter, Faster, More Efficient: AI brings innovation and greater accuracy to corporate and investment banking.

Winner Insights

Akbank VP Gökhan Gökçay On Driving Engagement And Financial Wellness

Gökhan Gökçay, executive VP of Technology at Akbank, explains how his bank—named the World’s Best Consumer AI Bank—uses AI and partnerships to tailor service and secure data.

Winner Insights

DBS’s Nimish Panchmatia: Pioneering ‘AI With A Heart’ In Banking

Nimish Panchmatia, chief data & transformation officer at DBS, elaborates on how the Singaporean bank effectively leverages AI, with a focus on purpose and empathy.

News

Hong Kong Issues One Of The Biggest Digital Green Bonds

The Hong Kong government priced an approximately HK$10 billion ($1.3 billion) tokenized green bond offering. It is one of the largest digital bonds issued globally.

Adaptation and Changing Culture to Meet Sustainability Goals

African governments are developing ambitious adaptation policies aligned with society development goals, and an enabling environment for finance and investment. There has been an increase in framework and climate change laws across Africa, including in Kenya, Egypt, Nigeria, Benin, Uganda and South Africa.

News

FATF Removes 4 Countries From Watchlist

The FATF removed South Africa, Nigeria, Mozambique, and Burkina Faso from its “Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring” list, commonly known as "the gray list."