Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Gulf Investors Look to Libya and Algeria
The Iran conflict is pushing GCC countries to boost energy investments across North Africa.
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Transaction Banking
Bank of America, Bradesco Test Instant Cross-Border Payments
At Sibos 2026, Bank of America announced that it had executed its first real-time payment initiated by Bradesco.
News
Sibos 2026 Journal: AI Is the Real Star
I’d like to say I spent Monday lounging in the heat and humidity on Miami’s South Beach while everyone back...
Sponsored Content
Decoding Africa’s Payments Landscape: AI, Regulation and Trade Innovation
Leveraging modular solutions, AI-driven security, and innovative Payment rails to drive growth and resilience across the continent, African markets are setting the stage for a secure, intelligent, and interoperable financial future. Thabo Makoko, Head of Transaction Banking at Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB), shares insights on how the region’s Payments ecosystem is rapidly evolving.
Banking
Revolut’s US CEO Says US Banks Are ‘Out of Step’ With Global Consumers
Revolut US CEO Cetin Duransoy reveals plans to target globally minded and "underbanked" Americans as it builds toward becoming a primary bank.
Features
How Central America Is Winning the US Trade War
A succession of tariff exemptions has handed the region a windfall trade advantage over its Asian rivals.
Banking
$125M UBS Fine Signals US Regulatory Shift
A $125M fine against UBS signals a major shift as U.S. regulators target systemic anti-money laundering gaps and outcome-focused compliance.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
More Trillion-Dollar US Banks Expected as Consolidation Accelerates
Bain forecasts that U.S. banking M&A will create up to seven trillion-dollar banks by 2030, thanks to excess capital and loose regulations.
Sponsored Content
Beyond Banks: Redefining Flexibility in Global Supply Chain Finance
Markus Schiffers of Orbian explains how a bank-agnostic funding model and scalable supplier onboarding are enabling multinationals to unlock working capital with greater flexibility, faster rollout and broader supplier inclusion – particularly in complex markets globally.
Technology
Google Cloud Helps BNP Paribas Unlock $853M in Value
French banking giant BNP Paribas SA is tying its artificial intelligence investments to clear financial targets, most recently projecting €750...
Private Credit
By the Numbers: Key Trends Driving Private Lending, Finance Talent, and Global Shipping
This month, Global Finance tracked three market shifts: private lending, digital finance talent, and global trade costs.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
SEC Mulls Crypto-Based Capital-Raising Rule
The U.S. regulator floats expanded investor access and simplified financial disclosures.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Gulf Aims to Revive Syrian Trade Corridor to North Africa
The Iran conflict is bringing Syria back onto the MENA business map.
Sponsored Content
BSIC Sénégal: Bridging Innovation and Financial Inclusion in Africa
Sami Gargouri, Directeur Général, discusses how BSIC Sénégal plays a pivotal role in the BSIC Group's pan-African strategy—driving innovation, supporting SMEs, and fostering financial inclusion across the Sahel-Sahara region.
Banking
Sibos 2026: Digital Finance at Machine Speed
Jane Fraser and Serena Williams headline Sibos 2026 as global banking pivots from AI sandboxes to real-time deployment.