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Economics, Policy & Regulation

The New World Of Surging Debt

For CFOs planning capital allocation for 2026 and beyond, the headline number is hard to ignore: Global debt has surged to nearly $346 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, or about 310% of world GDP, according to a report from the Institute of International Finance (IIF).

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Costco, Others Seek Tariff Refunds

Costco’s most talked-about holiday happening might not be the deals on Dyson hair dryers, Godiva chocolates, or even the iconic $1.50 hot dog and soda bargain, but a lawsuit filed in late November against the Trump administration.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

With Lifting Of US Sanctions, Syrian Banks Reconnect

Syria is embarking on a cautious reentry into the global financial system after more than a decade of war and isolation.

How Central Bank Digital Currencies are Changing the Game

Historically, banks have been wary of digital currencies. As central banks begin to explore digital currencies, Naa Wilson, Head of Cross Border Payments at Standard Bank Group, says banks and treasurers who fail to get on board risk missing out.

Technology

AI In Finance: The Power Of Agency

Agentic AI is a structural shift for banking technology. But banks face hurdles in understanding the opportunity and implementing the tools.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Costa Rica: Regional Dynamo

From pineapples and bananas to med tech, Costa Rica has reinvented itself as a high-value-added economy.

Transaction Banking

HSBC, ANT Test Tokenized Deposits Via Swift

The test was the first example of leveraging the Swift network and ISO 20022 messaging standard.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Nigeria Modernizes Tax Collection

Nigeria has signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) with France to rewrite its tax framework for the digital economy, aiming to increase tax revenues beyond its borders.

Digital Banking for Rwandas Untapped Markets

Rwanda’s underbanked retail and commercial markets represent significant growth opportunities for Bank of Kigali (BK), Rwanda’s leading commercial bank. Dr. Diane Karusisi, BK’s CEO, discusses the bank’s growth, digital innovation and market expansion strategy.

Technology

Ripple Nears Banking License

Crypto firm Ripple has been granted conditional approval in its bid to secure a national trust bank charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)—the US federal regulator that supervises national banks and federal savings associations.

Technology

Tether’s Bid For Juventus Moves Beyond Branding

Cryptocurrency is making moves into professional sports, but the feeling isn’t always mutual.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

With Push From US, Mexico Hikes Tariffs

Mexico has placed tariffs up to 50% on goods from China and other countries following a 76-5 vote in the country’s Senate last month.

Private Credit

The New Power Of Private Credit

Investment-grade companies are more and more turning to private markets for multibillion-dollar financings.

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 ...

Executive Interviews

CFO Corner: Michael Perica, Rimini Street

A global provider of third-party support for enterprise software, such as Oracle and SAP, Rimini Street offers premium application management, support, and innovation services. The Nasdaq-listed company, headquartered in Las Vegas, also provides related services, including security, managed services, and consulting.