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Economics, Policy & Regulation

Adopting The Euro: Q&A with Governor Boris Vujčić, Central Bank Of Croatia

The governor of the Central Bank of Croatia talks about adopting the Euro and the role of the ECB in Croatia’s economy. Governor Vujcic and other central bankers are featured in our annual Central Banker Report Cards issue, coming in October for the IMF/World Bank meetings in Morocco.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Singapore’s Central Bank Chief To Step Down

Veteran central banker Ravi Menon is set to step down as managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

Editor's Letter

Not Just Empty Offices

Global Finance editor at large Andrea Fiano's letter to you, the reader.

Harnessing Voltrons Open Industry Platform to Transform Global Trade

Voltron is not the tomorrow, it is the today. By participating in the consortium, both financial institutions and corporate clients can improve the value they provide their clients and be part of shaping and standardising the innovative digitisation of global trade.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

CFOs Are Changing Roles More Than Ever

The job market for CFOs is heating up and driving higher rates of turnover globally.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

China Tells Intel ‘No’

President Joe Biden’s recent decision to ban US companies from making new investments in Chinese technology prompted the Chinese government to respond in kind by blocking Intel's acquisition of Tower Semiconductor.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

LatAm Central Banks Declare Victory In War On Inflation

The policy rate pivots in Brazil and Chile follow similar moves from two smaller Latin American central banks, namely Costa Rica and Uruguay.

Sustainable Finance

First ‘Debt-For-Nature’ Swap Complete In Gabon

A military coup overshadows Africa’s first-ever deal involving private creditors to refinance $500 million of Gabon’s sovereign debt.

Driving Rapid Innovation in Asia

In commercialising its suite of API solutions, DBS is co-creating with corporate treasurers to transform business models and drive strategic advantages, says John Laurens, the bank’s Head of Global Transaction Services.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Vinfast Lists On The Nasdaq

VinFast, founded in 2017 by VinGroup chair and Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, became more valuable than legacy automakers such as Volkswagen, Ford, GM, Mercedes-Benz and Ferrari.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

When’s A Good Time To IPO?

The excitement of going public is returning as corporates find moxie and roll the dice.

Sustainable Finance

Chief Carbon Reduction Officer?

Increasingly, the path to net-zero buildings and facilities begins in the CFO’s office.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

CFO Corner: Brian Johnson CFO MoneyGram

Brian Johnson recently stepped down as CFO of MoneyGram, a Dallas-based cash transferring company that operates in 200-plus countries and territories. He met with <em>Global Finance</em> shortly before resigning. The following remarks are edited for length.

Succeeding In The New Transaction Banking Landscape

A number of drivers are transforming the world of transaction banking, says Hasan Khan, Group Head of Transactional Products and Services at Standard Bank.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Property Cure

Remote work trends threaten debt-loaded developers, but give companies leverage to lower real estate costs.