Economics, Policy & Regulation
Uncertainty Clouds Global Growth Rate
This has been a turbulent year, marked by uncertainty over global economic policies. US tariffs remain undefined in form and...
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Executive Interviews
Global Salon: AI, Payments, And The Changing CFO Role
Rohini Jain, CFO of business payments platform Bill, has strong views on how artificial intelligence is transforming the role of finance, the future of cross-border payments, and the challenges facing SMBs in today’s economic environment.
Banking
Banks And Private Credit: Familiar Bedfellows
Banks are joining private equity funds in issuing private credit to corporate borrowers—despite regulators’ concerns about unseen risks.
Sponsored Content
COP 27: Time to Accelerate Global Climate Action
COP 27 comes at a critical time. The world is facing immediate and significant challenges. Not only has the last seven years been the warmest on record, but the Russian-Ukraine War has created serious cereal and foodstuff shortages for numerous countries, including many in Africa, and the sharp rise in energy prices have impacted costs, people’s incomes, and growth. Geopolitical risk has focused more attention on climate change.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Tougher H-1B Visa Stance Spells Global Change
President Donald Trump is pushing back against longstanding US immigration rules.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
BBVA Sweetens Sabadell Bid
Spain’s second-largest bank is edging closer to creating Europe’s third-largest lender by market value, behind only HSBC and Santander.
Banking
Mediobanca CEO Steps Down After Acquisition
Following the surprising success of Monte dei Paschi di Siena’s (MPS’) takeover of Mediobanca, Italy’s leading investment bank, Mediobanca CEO Alberto Nagel announced his resignation last month after 17 years at the helm, ending one of the longest runs for a European banking chief.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
United States: With TikTok Deal, Larry Ellison Eyes Media Dominance
September was life-changing for 81-year-old billionaire entrepreneur Larry Ellison and his family.
Sponsored Content
Sustainable Banking for Palestines Real Economy
Palestine’s sustainable banking leader for 62 years, Bank of Palestine (BoP) represents the future of banking with high-impact sustainable finance initiatives, gender & financial inclusion, and digital innovation. Mahmoud Shawa, BoP’s CEO, discusses the bank’s strategic commitment to sustainability and its role supporting Palestine’s economic growth and climate change goals.
Banking
Egypt’s Cautious Comeback: IMF Support and Rising FDI Fuel Growth
One year after an eleventh-hour bailout, Egypt’s economy is brightening. Reforms are being implemented, inflation is declining, and FDI is up.
Transaction Banking
Citi Launches Single Event Processing Platform In North America
The new technology reduces wait times from days to minutes.
Transaction Banking
BofA Leverages GenAI To Enhance Services
New features let employees to focus on creativity, conversation, and addressing complex client needs.
Transaction Banking
Deutsche Börse Group, Circle Forge A Stablecoin Alliance
The move aims to expand digital finance across Europe.
Sponsored Content
Strategic Partner to West Africa’s Growing SME Sector
Bridge Bank Group Côte d’Ivoire (BBG CI) has emerged as a major player in the nation’s banking industry and a supportive financial partner to the region’s economically important SME sector. Ehouman Kassi, BBG CI’s CEO, discusses the bank’s new portfolio guarantee agreement with the African Guarantee Fund and expansion of its successful SME strategy.
Transaction Banking
Top Banks Say They Are ‘Drowning’ In Payment Changes
North American banks are having difficulties keeping up with the evolutionary pace in payments.