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Executive Interviews
AI, Digital Banking And Innovation Forum
The finance sector is undergoing rapid transformation due to AI. Global Finance convened a panel of AI experts from banks and technology solution providers to share insights on practical applications. This session aimed to move beyond theory, providing first-hand accounts of successes, challenges, and lessons learned in integrating AI into financial operations.
Sponsored Content
FinTech Growth in MENA Spurred by Qatar, the New Home for FinTech in the Region
Prime markets for FinTech in the Middle East Considered an unsaturated market, the Middle East has become in recent years an attractive destination for FinTechs due to its large unbanked or underbanked young population, high cash usage, and recent regulatory ...
Sustainable Finance
In conversation with Sohail Sultan, Chairman, iibGroup
Commitment to sustainability – from financing green and blue bonds, to creating digital access for customers, to maintaining transparent governance for all stakeholders – can enable banks to create a culture that fosters long-term resilience, trust and value creation.
Private Credit
The Next Wave Of Private Credit
The collapse of First Brands demonstrates some of the challenges of private credit, while its use continues to expand.
Executive Interviews
CFO Corner: Naveen Kumar Amar, SS Innovations International
Naveen Kumar Amar joined SS Innovations International, a developer of surgical robotic technologies, in September as CFO. Amar has been a financial leader with companies in a range of industries and most recently provided virtual CFO services to clients in the US, Canada, and the UK.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Algeria: Ambitious Goals, Investor Skepticism
Africa’s largest country offers opportunity for investors willing to navigate heavy bureaucracy and an unpredictable business environment.
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Green Finance for a Greener Future
As companies globally are developing ESG strategies to address climate change, Postal Savings Bank of China (PSBC) has put environmental protection at the center of its banking, governance, and operational strategy, with significant initiatives for developing green finance and reducing ...
Expert Perspectives
Sibos 2025: Discussing Pan-African cash management solutions with Isaac Kamuta, Group Head, Payments, Cash Management & Client Access at Ecobank
Timely and frictionless systems for cash management, payments, collections, and liquidity within and across borders are critical to the growth of businesses of all sizes around the world. Ecobank is at the forefront of effective cash management solutions for businesses within Africa.
Banking
World’s Best SME Banks 2026: Spurring Productivity
Smaller enterprises look to boost value-added per worker. Global Finance names the winners of its third annual World’s Best SME Banks.
Award Winners
World’s Best SME Bank 2026: BTG Pactual Empresas
BTG Pactual Empresas retains its ranking as the world’s best bank for small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs). Its tremendous growth in the SME sector justifies this ranking.
Award Winners
World’s Best SME Banks 2026: Africa
Small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) across Africa are driving innovation and inclusion despite persistent financing and productivity challenges.
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Palm Beach County Emerging as “Wall Street South”
Home to more than 2,400 financial services firms, Palm Beach County is experiencing significant financial sector growth as major companies - including Wall Street titan Goldman Sachs – are flocking to the county. Dozens of financial firms recently relocated to, ...
Award Winners
World’s Best SME Banks 2026: Asia-Pacific
In the Asia-Pacific region, SMEs are redefining growth via digital transformation, resilient supply chains, and expanding regional trade.