Award Ceremonies and Events
2024 Private Bank Awards Dinner
Global Finance hosted this year’s Private Bank Awards Dinner on the evening of March 21, 2024. Convening in the iconic...
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Award Winners
World’s Best Banks 2024—Middle East
Leading Middle Eastern banks offer a bumper crop of online services. With their deep knowledge of domestic and regional markets,...
Award Winners
World’s Best Banks 2024—North America
Banks blend the best of high-touch services and low-touch environments. For the Best Bank winners in North America, aggressive innovation...
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Florida – The New Home of Fintech
Most of the nation’s leading financial firms have established large operations in Florida to take advantage of the state’s global connectivity, experienced workforce and growing market. In fact, the Sunshine State is home to more than 120 commercial banks withnearly $195 billion in assets, in addition to 18 international banks with U.S. headquarters in Florida.
Economic Data
Inflation Rate 2024: A Global Comparison
The Consumer Price Index only tells part of the story. Two years ago, inflation reached a 40-year high in the...
Award Winners
World’s Best Banks 2024—Western Europe
Banks see client growth and a bump in transactions and sustainable lending. Most Western European banks had an exceptional 2023,...
Award Winners
World’s Best Banks 2024—The Caribbean
Nearshoring, tourism boom and increased remittances add to 2023 growth. According to International Monetary Fund estimates, the region (excluding Guyana,...
Awards
World’s Best Banks 2024—Africa
Leading banks deliver record returns. Banks in Africa have recently been operating in challenging environments, owing to economic turmoil. The...
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What to Consider Moving Forward with DLT
In the last few years, DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology) and Blockchain have evolved from a buzz word to an industry recognised technology and following the consensus at the Sibos 2019 could possibly transform our industry.
Award Winners
World’s Best Banks 2024—US Regional
Tailored services drive growth. With a relentless focus on expanding their respective franchises, this year’s winners as best regional banks...
Banking
Best Islamic Financial Institutions 2024
Profitability and earnings jump in 2023, with Islamic banks gaining the benefit of digital investment and service improvement. Last year...
Winner Insights
A Standout Performance: Q&A With CaixaBank CEO Gonzalo Gortázar
Global Finance: What drove CaixaBank’s performance in 2023? Gonzalo Gortázar: CaixaBank’s outstanding performance in 2023 reflected strong commercial activity throughout...
Economic Data
Poorest Countries in the World 2024
The world’s poorest countries suffer from civil wars, ethnic and sectarian strife. COVID-19, soaring inflation and the war in Ukraine made their...
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National Bank of Kuwait: Leading Through Sustainability
As Kuwait’s Vision 2035 national development plan calls on the country to become a financial and cultural leader in the Middle East, NBK Group Chairman Nasser Musaed Al-Sayer says the bank’s strategic sustainability initiatives put NBK at the forefront of Kuwait’s future transformation.
Banking
Growing Potential: Q&A With UOB’s Wee Ee Cheong
Global Finance: What drove UOB’s performance in 2023? Wee Ee Cheong: The ASEAN region is growing and has great potential....