Banking
Bolstering Confidence In Uncertain Times
Chinese banks show resilience in the face of economic tremors and global uncertainty.
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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.
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Modernize or Perish Incumbent Banks Must Prepare for the Future of Payments
Millennials expect on-demand banking as well as fast, seamless, contactless, and one-click effortless payment options. Regulatory institutions and payments industry leaders too are driving this change by putting in place measures to streamline payments standards and rein in risk. The ...
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.
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Orbian | Innovating and expanding the supply chain finance market
Industry Innovation In 2018 Orbian opened up the supply chain finance industry to more suppliers with the introduction of its eCard, combining a virtual payment card with a supply chain finance program free of any minimum annual procurement volume. “A ...
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.
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.
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Strategic Partner in Tanzania’s Economic Transformation
Global Finance: The World Bank upgraded Tanzania’s economy in 2020 – what is driving the nation’s economic growth? CRDB Bank: Tanzania is among Africa’s fastest-growing economies, with nearly 7% GDP growth in the last decade, driven by agriculture ...
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.