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Q&A With Central Bank Governor of Lebanon

Riad Salamé, governor of Lebanon’s central bank, discusses economic conditions for his country and the region in general, and how Lebanon benefits from its “strong, healthy and conservative banking sector.”

Award Ceremonies and Events

Safest Islamic Banks In GCC 2017

As shariah-compliant vehicles gain traction, the agencies are increasingly willing to rate Islamic banks.

Award Winners

Stars of China 2017 | Q&A with Standard Chartered CEO, China

Jerry Zhang, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank (China), speaks about the bank’s award-winning efforts in sustainable, socially responsible banking practices.

Award Ceremonies and Events

Technology disruptions are reinventing banking models | Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered's Alex Mason, global head for Transaction Banking and Margaret Harwood-Jones, MD & global head for Securities Services talks with Global Finance Editor Andrea Fiano on how the bank is solving the challenge of delivering an enhanced customer experience by adopting more digital technology solutions.

Editor's Letter

The Safest And The Best

NOVEMBER 2017 | VOL. 31 NO. 10 Our annual ranking of the World’s Safest Banks is one of our most widely respected awards. Intended as a working tool for banks and corporates, this ranking requires a lot of data and ...

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Top 50 Safest Banks In Middle East 2017

GCC banks still dominate, with First Abu Dhabi Bank firmly on top.

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World’s Safest Banks 2017 | A Retrospective

Global Finance looks back at our list of Safest Banks Of 2007, to see who survived and thrived in the last decade.

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World’s Safest Banks 2017 | Country Winners

Global Finance magazine has expanded the individual country rankings, with 15 banks making the list for the first time.

Award Ceremonies and Events

World’s Safest Banks | Biggest Emerging Market Banks 2017

China, China, China. Most emerging markets can’t outgrow Asia’s dynamic behemoth.

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World’s Top 50 Safest Commercial Banks 2017

In commercial rankings, which exclude government-supported entities, DZ knocks Toronto-Dominion from the top slot.

Award Ceremonies and Events

World’s Top 50 Safest Emerging Market Banks 2017

South Korea still leads among emerging-market banks, while some Gulf entities are rising in the ranks.

Award Ceremonies and Events

World’s Top 50 Safest European Banks

Large multinationals are edged out of Europe’s top 50 by midsize banks that are based in developed economies and offer global service.