Private Credit
The Next Wave Of Private Credit
The collapse of First Brands demonstrates some of the challenges of private credit, while its use continues to expand.
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Executive Interviews
CFO Corner: Naveen Kumar Amar, SS Innovations International
Naveen Kumar Amar joined SS Innovations International, a developer of surgical robotic technologies, in September as CFO. Amar has been a financial leader with companies in a range of industries and most recently provided virtual CFO services to clients in the US, Canada, and the UK.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Algeria: Ambitious Goals, Investor Skepticism
Africa’s largest country offers opportunity for investors willing to navigate heavy bureaucracy and an unpredictable business environment.
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Standard Bank: Reimagining Transaction Banking in Africa
Crosby Mkhwanazi, Head of Transaction Banking at Standard Bank’s Corporate and Investment Banking division, talks to Global Finance's Founder and Editorial Director, Joseph Giarraputo, about the capabilities, innovations and solutions that can empower clients with fast and agile payment solutions that also offer improved reliability and security.
Banking
World’s Best SME Banks 2026: Spurring Productivity
Smaller enterprises look to boost value-added per worker. Global Finance names the winners of its third annual World’s Best SME Banks.
Award Winners
World’s Best SME Bank 2026: BTG Pactual Empresas
BTG Pactual Empresas retains its ranking as the world’s best bank for small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs). Its tremendous growth in the SME sector justifies this ranking.
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World’s Best SME Banks 2026: Africa
Small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) across Africa are driving innovation and inclusion despite persistent financing and productivity challenges.
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World’s Best SME Banks 2026: Asia-Pacific
In the Asia-Pacific region, SMEs are redefining growth via digital transformation, resilient supply chains, and expanding regional trade.
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Egypt’s CIB Eyes Another 50 Years of Leadership
Commercial International Bank (CIB) has built a legacy of shaping Egypt’s banking industry. Hisham Ezz Al-Arab, chief executive officer, reflects on how the past 50 years have positioned CIB to lead the banking sector for the next 50 years through innovation, sustainability and financial inclusion.
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World’s Best SME Banks 2026: Latin America, Central America, and The Caribbean
SMEs in Latin America, Central America, and the Caribbean continue to strengthen their competitiveness amid evolving economic and regulatory landscapes.
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World’s Best SME Banks 2026: Central and Eastern Europe
Across Central and Eastern Europe, small and midsize businesses are accelerating productivity gains through modernization and cross-border collaboration.
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World’s Best SME Banks 2026: Middle East
The Middle East’s SME sector is evolving rapidly as banks and entrepreneurs align to diversify economies beyond traditional industries.
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World’s Best SME Banks 2026: North America
North American SMEs are leveraging innovation and digital finance to sustain growth in an increasingly competitive environment.
Sponsored Content
NMB Bank: Driving Tanzania’s Digital Transformation
Committed to bridging the country’s unbanked gap, NMB Bank continues to harness cutting-edge digital technologies and prioritise innovation to boost financial inclusion.
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World’s Best SME Banks 2026: Western Europe
Western Europe’s SMEs are advancing productivity and sustainability through innovation, strategic partnerships, and smart financing.