Insurance
Iran Conflict Redefines ‘War’
An insurance consortium to help ships transit the Strait of Hormuz may reflect a new definition of war for purposes of maritime claims, depending on new armed-conflict provisions under debate.
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Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
BYD Drives EV Growth Through European Banks
Outsourcing credit lets the Chinese EV maker scale fast while leaving asset risks to lenders.
Features
Insurance Talent Shortage or Workforce Reconfiguration?
Caught between a wave of retirements and a weak talent pipeline, the insurance industry faces a tech and AI talent shortage that is forcing a major workforce reconfiguration.
Sponsored Content
The New Architecture of International Payments: Where Transformation, Trust and Value Transfer Converge
International payments are the essential lifeblood of the global economy. It enables the seamless flow of goods, services and capital across borders, ultimately benefitting businesses, consumers and communities.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
South Africa’s Reforms of Trade Logistics Move Slowly
Freight rail and port reforms being implemented by South Africa can boost the country’s role as a trade gateway between...
Banking
State Street Bets on Oman
U.S. custody giant State Street is expanding into Oman, a vote of confidence in the Gulf’s smallest aspiring financial center....
News
Denmark Readies Emergency Reserve Bank to Fight Cyberattacks
To counter major cyber threats, Danmarks Nationalbank is pioneering an offline emergency payment system.
Data
Richest Countries in the World 2026
Smaller countries and tax havens dominate the Richest Top 10, but structural inequalities complicate the picture.
Sponsored Content
Mirae Asset Securities: Embedding Innovation at the Core of Global Private Banking
Korea’s leading private bank has long prided itself on identifying the next frontier of investment opportunity. Today, that forward-leaning ethos has crystallised into what the firm calls its “Permanent Innovator DNA”—a mindset that blends advanced technology, digital assets, and global expertise to redefine wealth management for high-net-worth clients.
Economic Data
Poorest Countries in the World 2026
Enduring a host of compounding ills, from corruption to severe climate conditions, the continent is home to nine of the world’s 10 poorest countries.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
CFOs Slash Hiring to Fund AI. Are Tech Bets Worth It?
Mid-market finance chiefs aren’t hiring like they used to. A Gartner survey of more than 300 finance executives shows that...
Banking
Nigeria’s Banking Godfather Retires
Jim Ovia steps down as Zenith Bank chairman after 36 years, passing the torch to CEO Adaora Umeoji.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
COFO Era: Why a Risky, Rewarding Dual Role Is Taking Over the C-Suite
There's a new acronym roaming the C-suite. The so-called COFO — a hybrid chief operating and financial officer — is more common than ever, marking a structural shift in how companies are deciding who runs the business.
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Reimagining Banking with AI, Cloud, and Design Thinking
Speaking on the sidelines of Global Finance’s 2025 Global Bank Awards in Washington, D.C., Arun Jain—Chairman and Managing Director of Intellect, and Chief Architect of Purple Fabric—outlined a bold vision for what he calls the “fifth wave of banking”: an era defined by AI, Cloud and Design Thinking.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Former Tech CEO Named as South Korea’s 2nd Female PM
The National Assembly — South Korea’s parliament — has confirmed former Naver CEO Han Seong-sook as the country’s new prime...