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World’s Best Islamic Financial Institutions 2026: Global Winners
The Islamic finance industry is evolving. It blends Shariah-compliant principles with cutting-edge technology, global expansion, and sustainable initiatives.
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World’s Best Islamic Financial Institutions 2026: Country and Territory Winners
In 2026, Islamic financial institutions continue to demonstrate resilience, innovation, and regional impact.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
SEC’s Proposed Semiannual Reporting Rule Meets Resistance
Investors do not like the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) week-old proposed rule on semiannual financial reporting. They really...
Sponsored Content
Leading Innovation and Digital Transformation in Serbia
Digital innovation in retail and SME products and user experience has driven success for Raiffeisen banka a.d. Beograd. Zoran Petrovic, Chairman of the Managing Board, reveals how the bank simplified processes, increased efficiencies, and attracted new clients as part of its bold, ongoing transformation journey.
Features
African Fintechs Target the Gulf for Global Growth
As African fintech matures, companies that once focused on domestic markets are now increasingly seeing Dubai as a strategic base...
Private Credit
Private Credit Crash Fears Are Overstated
Despite investor concerns, the private credit market is far from a meltdown, if only because not all vehicles pose the same risks.
Technology
Europe Vies to Close Stablecoin Gap
France pushes euro stablecoins and tokenized deposits as EU banks race to close the gap with dollar-led digital payments.
Technology
Tokenization Reshapes Treasury-Transfer Agent Dynamics
Tokenization brings automation and real-time reporting capabilities to corporate treasury's back office relationship.
Sponsored Content
Trusted by Generations, Driven by Innovation
Andranik Grigoryan, CEO of Converse Bank, discusses how the bank is disrupting the market whilst fostering trust across different generations.
Technology
Citi Sky’s AI Reshapes Wealth Management
Citi wants its AI to talk money 24/7—just don’t expect it to replace your wealth advisor’s judgment anytime soon.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Ecuador Slashes Colombia Import Tariffs to 75%
Ecuador slams Colombia with new levies, escalating border security and drug-trafficking tensions into a widening trade conflict.
News
IMF Won’t Participate in Venezuela Debt Restructuring
After announcing its resumption of its dealings with Venezuela under acting president Delcy Rodriguez on April 14, the International Monetary...
Sustainable Finance
EU Greenwashing Regs Get Sharper Teeth
Under new EU greenwashing regulations, companies making false or misleading sustainability claims could face hefty penalties as the Empowering Consumers...
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Garanti BBVA: The Next Frontier of Sustainable Finance In Turkey
Sustainability is embedded in Garanti BBVA’s culture, business, financing solutions, and advisory services. Garanti BBVA’s Cemal Onaran, Commercial Banking Executive Vice President, and İrem Barzilay, Sustainability Director, explain the bank’s decarbonization journey and its contribution to Turkey’s green transformation.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Hungary’s New PM Picks Finance Chief to Lead Recovery
Hungary’s state-heavy economic model under Viktor Orbán is officially over. Enter Péter Magyar, who wishes to "mend relations with the EU."