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Executive Interviews

CFO Corner: Anastasia Deulina, Afentra

UK-listed oil and gas company Afentra—short for African Energy Transition—aims to revitalize mature oil fields with a focus on efficiency. With existing assets in Angola, the company is seeking additional opportunities across West Africa. CFO Anastasia Deulina has served as the group’s finance chief since its inception in 2021.

Insurance

Insurance Industry Is On The Brink Of Change

Big insurance companies aren’t known for their nimbleness. Many of the largest global insurers have been around for more than a century, and their time-tested business models and operating processes have changed very little. They are like supertankers; for them to change directions takes a long time.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Bulgaria: Eurozone Ambitions Test Public Trust

In a country better known for political instability—seven elections in three years—Bulgaria’s formal invitation to join the Eurozone in January 2026 marks a major turning point.

Innovating a Seamless Banking Experience

Global Finance: How has CBQ’s successful tech innovation influenced your overall banking strategy? Shahnawaz Rashid: Technology and innovation has more than influenced CBQ: it is the core of our banking strategy. Client experience and innovation are two of the ...

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Saudi Arabia: Liberalizing The Real Estate Market

Starting January 2026, Saudi Arabia will permit foreigners to buy and own property in designated zones, reversing longstanding restrictions to attract more foreign investment.

Transaction Banking

Tariffs Backfire? Trade Truce Extended As China Surges, US Still Imports

Fears about US tariffs hurting China’s economy were overblown. New customs data show that China posted a record $683.5 billion trade surplus this year, with July exports up 7.2% on a year-over-year basis, ahead of economists’ expectations.

Technology

How Scale AI Founder Wang Won Meta’s AI Crown

Before Meta inked its $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI, its founder, Alexandr Wang, had already formed a close relationship with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

Technology

US Sets For Stablecoin Explosion

The Act permits insured depository institutions and other regulated entities to issue stablecoin in the US. Corporate treasurers will soon...

Georgia: The next destination for building your business

Today, Georgia’s reputation as one of the easiest places in the world to conduct business, combined with generous government subsidies – including but not limited to incentives for automotive and electrical manufacturing, low taxes and operating costs, a highly educated ...

Award Winners

World’s Best Treasury and Cash Management Providers 2025

Providers are delivering digital innovations that help treasurers navigate an increasingly complex and interconnected global financial landscape.

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Best Treasury and Cash Management Providers 2025: Asia-Pacific

Advanced technologies, real-time transaction capability, and innovative short-term capital instruments are helping APAC banks keep up with a demanding clientele.

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Best Treasury and Cash Management Providers 2025: Africa

With new features and rapid growth, African banks scramble to keep up with a regional economy pushing beyond regional borders.

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Best Treasury and Cash Management Providers 2025: Central and Eastern Europe

TCM banks are beefing up their commitment to the region with innovative offerings and enhanced client services.

Powering the Future of Financial Services with Cloud

As economies reopen, Financial Services (FS) organizations continue to focus on reinventing ways of working and doing business. Dennis Gada from Infosys explains how cloud is shifting from being a technology enabler to business transformation enabler.

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Best Treasury and Cash Management Providers 2025: Latin America

Digitalization has accelerated a move toward real-time payments for Latin American banks, along with a host of new capabilities and offerings.