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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,...

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.

Is Spearheading Sustainability Crucial for a Treasury?

The responsibility of treasurers to drive the ESG agenda within their organisations continues to grow. Treasury teams have a pivotal role in supporting efforts to integrate ESG standards and implement sustainability practices with business objectives. The goal is to meet ...

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...

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.

Innovating Islamic Banking

Global Finance: How is Boubyan’s digital strategy setting a benchmark for Islamic banking? Abdullah Al Tuwaijri: Boubyan Bank launched a multi phase strategy in 2011 with the goal of making Islamic banking modern, appealing and digital. We aren’t just ...

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.

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...

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 ...

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Best Islamic Financial Institutions 2025

Following a strong performance in the prior year, Islamic financial institutions (IFIs) recorded a steady 2024, with the overall sector’s...