Economics, Policy & Regulation
China Problems Persist Despite Trump Trade Truce
Trump and Xi agreed to a one-year trade truce, easing tariffs and controls, though China’s deeper economic troubles are far from resolved.
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Emerging & Frontier Markets
Latin America: Flipping The Script
Some of Latin America’s smaller nations are stealing the limelight as US tariffs bring economic headwinds to the region.
Expert Perspectives
In conversation with Sabine Zucker, Head of Group Transaction Banking at Raiffeisen Bank International
As businesses look to capitalise on growth opportunities within Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), they seek banking products, solutions and tools that help them deliver on their evolving transactional and operational needs and navigate the risks of trading in these markets.
Sponsored Content
Welcome to The New Era of Democratized Banking
More than ever, power lies in the hands of the customer. Digitally savvy consumers are driving banking evolution, forcing banks to operate like technology companies in an age of neobanks and AI-based solutions. Ellis Wang, Head of Technology, Transformation, and Information at Mashreq Bank explains why it’s ‘do-or-die’ for legacy banks.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Latin America: Looking For Silver Linings
With a new US tariff regime in place, the region’s economies face their greatest disruption in at least a generation.
Insurance
Insurance: Protecting Against AI’s Dark Side
The technology adds as many problems as it solves.
Executive Interviews
CFO Corner: Patrick Villanova, BlackLine
BlackLine Systems is an enterprise software company that develops cloud-based solutions for the finance function. Patrick Villanova took over as CFO in March after nearly 10 years at the Nasdaq-listed company. He was previously lead audit senior manager at PwC.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
The High Cost Of Trump’s Tariffs: From Court Case To Consumer
Tariff rulings linger in court, but businesses are preparing for price hikes and supply chain disruptions anyway.
Sponsored Content
Developing a Digital DNA
Digitalisation has become the cornerstone for financial services in any market but, in the race to digitise offering, many banks lack the speed, agility and creativity typically seen from fintechs. Sberbank has succeeded by making technology part of its DNA, said Kirill Tsarev, Deputy Chairman of Sberbank’s Executive Board.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Japan: Chemical Consolidations To Counter China Dominance
Japan’s chemical majors are taking bold steps to weather a storm of margin pressure created by a glut of Chinese petrochemical capacity.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Hong Kong: Dim Sum Bonds Boom
Hong Kong’s offshore yuan bonds will likely hit a record year, according to Bloomberg data.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Anglo American, Teck Forming Copper-Producing Giant
Metals powerhouses Anglo American and Teck have approved a merger of equals sanctioning them to become one of the top five copper global producers, via world-class assets across Canada, the US, Latin America, Southern Africa, and Europe
Award Ceremonies and Events
A- Grade Interviews: Governor Jorgovanka Tabakovic, National Bank of Serbia
Global Finance's editor Andrea Fiano speaks with Jorgovanka Tabakovic, Governor of the National Bank of Serbia to discuss the strategic priorities and challenges ahead for Serbia's economy. Watch the interview to learn more.
Sponsored Content
Georgia – Strategic Hub for Business & Investment
For centuries, the small European country of Georgia has been a strategic hub between East and West, going back to the famed Silk Road trading route.
Today, Georgia consistently ranks as one of the most business-friendly countries in the world, attracting companies in diverse industries, including electronics, automotive and airplane parts manufacturing, IT and business process outsourcing.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Companies Chase Cheap Debt
September was a banner month for US investment-grade bond issuance as companies rushed to borrow in a market benefiting from falling interest rates and tight risk premiums.