Economics, Policy & Regulation
GCC: Managing Tensions And Mega Deals
Amid regional upheavals, Gulf states are asserting their influence and betting on a vast economic transformation.
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
The GCC Welcomes Wellness Tourism
High-end wellness resorts, clinics, and spas are part of ambitious national development programs in Saudi Arabia and its neighbors.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Auto Industry Races For Rare Earth Alternatives
The tit for tat between the Chinese and the US caused by the tariff war has choked the auto industry....
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Digital Banking Indispensable in Africa
Digital banking is essential for reaching Africa’s underbanked markets, says Commercial International Bank (CIB) Egypt’s Chief Operating Officer, Mohamed Sultan. He discusses the competitive advantage of its digital platform as it expands in Africa and explains how early digital adoption helped the bank thrive during the pandemic.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
WeWork Eyes $407 Million IPO Comeback
WeWork India is preparing to raise up to 35 billion Indian rupees ($407 million) through an initial public offering expected in August.
Transaction Banking
World’s Best Sub-Custodian Banks 2025
The move to T+1 trade settlement tests sub-custodians.
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Best Sub-Custodian Banks In Western Europe for 2025
BNP Paribas continues to build on its exceptional securities-services franchise through internal initiatives and partnerships that leverage technology for growth across its platform.
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Best Sub-Custodian Banks In North America 2025
CIBC Mellon, our winner in North America and Canada, continues to refine its comprehensive asset-servicing business model, emphasizing innovation, process...
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Driving Customer-Centric Banking in Western Africa
Preparing to launch in Senegal, Ehouman KASSI, CEO of Bridge Bank Group Côte d’Ivoire (BBG CI), discusses the bank’s ambitious expansion strategy for Western Africa and maintaining its client-centric culture amidst reorganization and digital transformation.
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Best Sub-Custodian Banks In Middle East for 2025
Our winner for the Middle East, Standard Chartered, continues to drive its regional expansion with ongoing technology investment and product innovation.
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Best Sub-Custodian Banks In Latin America for 2025
Providing a complete range of services and a robust securities-services infrastructure, Citi Latin America operates the most extensive custody franchise in the region, with a presence in seven countries.
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Best Sub-Custodian Banks In Central And Eastern Europe for 2025
UniCredit continues to demonstrate industry leadership in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) through an extensive franchise that offers comprehensive services and deep local-market knowledge.
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Best Sub-Custodian Banks In Asia-Pacific for 2025
Regional winner Standard Chartered operates an outstanding franchise in Asia-Pacific. The bank’s comprehensive service offerings span 13 countries. High levels of service and an expanding range of asset classes for institutional investors have led to strong growth in assets under custody from existing clients and new mandates in these markets. In recognition of this progress, Standard Chartered is also our choice as country winner in Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, and Vietnam.
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Powering New Banking Business Models with Open Banking Platforms
While the concept of Open Banking has been around for some years, the industry mostly espoused it for the sake of regulatory compliance.
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Best Sub-Custodian Banks In Africa 2025
On the African continent, regional winner Standard Bank continues to enhance its business model to better support its extensive franchise with robust systems and capabilities. The bank’s Investor Services division operates the largest sub-custody network in sub-Saharan Africa, spanning 16 countries.