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AI’s Real Impact on Banking — Interview with Andy Schmidt, CGI

At the Global Finance AI & Innovation Forum 2025 in London, Andy Schmidt, Vice President and Global Industry Lead for Banking at CGI, explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the banking sector — far beyond simple automation.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Defense Drone Startups Take Off

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has profoundly altered how Europe conceives of war.

Transaction Banking

Japanese Electronics Makers Rethink Supply Chains

As the United States and China escalate their tariff standoff, Japan’s electronics industry is reconfiguring its global production footprint to minimize exposure to geopolitical risks.

Middle East Banking: The Only Future Is Digital Only

Over the last several months, COVID-19 has undoubtedly emerged as the biggest disrupter, forcing customers (and banks) to embrace digital banking channels. However, the popularity of digital banking had been growing steadily even prior to the pandemic, driven by factors ...

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Emirates NBD Eyes Indian Bank

Three major Emirati institutions are betting that India’s banks and nonbanking financial companies (NBFCs) will bring the country’s financial sector into the global spotlight in 2025.

Private Credit

Private Credit: 5 Key FAQs

Private credit has grown into a major force in corporate finance, serving as an alternative to traditional banks.

Insurance

Insuring A Riskier World

Expanding coverage is critical as losses exceed existing protection.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Rewriting The Rules

Trump and some of Wall Street’s power players reignite a decades-old question: Should companies be judged every three months, or twice a year?

Customer-centric Approach – Retail Lending in the New Normal

In this article,RAJASHEKARA V. MAIYA Vice President and Head, Business Consulting Group, Infosys Finacle discusses the shifting focus in retail lending landscape, from a product-centric approach to customer-centric approach.

Banking

Bolstering Confidence In Uncertain Times

Chinese banks show resilience in the face of economic tremors and global uncertainty.

Awards

Stars Of China 2025

Global Finance Presents 2025 Stars of China Winners.

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.

Awards

China’s Safest Banks 2025

Global Finance presents this year’s 25 safest banks in China.

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.

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.