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Insurance

Insurance Industry Is On The Brink Of Change

Big insurance companies aren’t known for their nimbleness. Many of the largest global insurers have been around for more than a century, and their time-tested business models and operating processes have changed very little. They are like supertankers; for them to change directions takes a long time.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Bulgaria: Eurozone Ambitions Test Public Trust

In a country better known for political instability—seven elections in three years—Bulgaria’s formal invitation to join the Eurozone in January 2026 marks a major turning point.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Saudi Arabia: Liberalizing The Real Estate Market

Starting January 2026, Saudi Arabia will permit foreigners to buy and own property in designated zones, reversing longstanding restrictions to attract more foreign investment.

Top Priorities for 2020: Time to Future Proof Treasury

Companies worldwide face an environment of change. Global supply chains are being reconfigured in response to a surge in protectionism and trade interventions.

Transaction Banking

Tariffs Backfire? Trade Truce Extended As China Surges, US Still Imports

Fears about US tariffs hurting China’s economy were overblown. New customs data show that China posted a record $683.5 billion trade surplus this year, with July exports up 7.2% on a year-over-year basis, ahead of economists’ expectations.

Technology

How Scale AI Founder Wang Won Meta’s AI Crown

Before Meta inked its $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI, its founder, Alexandr Wang, had already formed a close relationship with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

Technology

US Sets For Stablecoin Explosion

The Act permits insured depository institutions and other regulated entities to issue stablecoin in the US. Corporate treasurers will soon...

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World’s Best Treasury and Cash Management Providers 2025

Providers are delivering digital innovations that help treasurers navigate an increasingly complex and interconnected global financial landscape.

High Employee Engagement and Shareholding Rate — What Is E.SUN’s Secret?

E.SUN FHC is unique in the banking industry. With no affiliation with family nor government agency, E.SUN is a banker’s bank - a bank that is owned by employees, and managed for customers. All employees can sing the corporate anthem by heart, and almost every employee owns shares of the company. These practices might seem unconventional, but they represent the spirits of a sustainable succession system that makes E.SUN built to last.

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News & Features Archive

Insurance Industry Is On The Brink Of Change

Bulgaria: Eurozone Ambitions Test Public Trust

Saudi Arabia: Liberalizing The Real Estate Market

Top Priorities for 2020: Time to Future Proof Treasury

Tariffs Backfire? Trade Truce Extended As China Surges, US Still Imports

How Scale AI Founder Wang Won Meta’s AI Crown

US Sets For Stablecoin Explosion

World’s Best Treasury and Cash Management Providers 2025

High Employee Engagement and Shareholding Rate — What Is E.SUN’s Secret?

Best Treasury and Cash Management Providers 2025: Asia-Pacific

Best Treasury and Cash Management Providers 2025: Africa

Best Treasury and Cash Management Providers 2025: Central and Eastern Europe

Best Treasury and Cash Management Providers 2025: Latin America

Risk Measurement and Mitigation: Need for a New Beginning

Best Treasury and Cash Management Providers 2025: Middle East