Economic Data
Central Banker Report Cards 2026
Global Finance presents its yearly Central Banker Report Cards.
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Private Credit
By the Numbers: Key Trends Driving Private Lending, Finance Talent, and Global Shipping
This month, Global Finance tracked three market shifts: private lending, digital finance talent, and global trade costs.
Press Release
Central Banker Report Cards 2026
Global Finance magazine has released the names of central bank governors who earned the highest grades, “A+”, “A” or “A-”, in the Central Banker Report Cards 2026.
Award Winners
Santander | World’s Best Bank 2026
Global Finance has announced its selection of global winners for the 28th annual World’s Best Banks , the 2026 World’s Best Bank is Santander.
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DBS Bank | World’s Best Corporate Bank 2026
Global Finance has announced its selection of global winners for the 28th annual World’s Best Banks , the 2026 World’s Best Corporate Bank is DBS Bank.
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State Bank of India | World’s Best Consumer Bank 2026
Global Finance has announced its selection of global winners for the 28th annual World’s Best Banks , the 2026 World’s Best Consumer Bank is State Bank of India.
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BBVA | World’s Best Emerging Markets Bank 2026
Global Finance has announced its selection of global winners for the 28th annual World’s Best Banks , the 2026 World’s Best Emerging Markets Bank is BBVA.
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Ecobank | World’s Best Frontier Markets Bank 2026
Global Finance has announced its selection of global winners for the 28th annual World’s Best Banks , the 2026 World’s Best Frontier Markets Bank is Ecobank.
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CIBC Mellon | World’s Best Sub-Custodian Bank 2026
Global Finance has announced its selection of global winners for the 28th annual World’s Best Banks , the 2026 World’s Sub-Custodian Bank is CIBC Mellon.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Lululemon’s McDonald Steps Down As CEO
Leisure and sportswear-maker Lululemon Athletica will start the year searching for a new chief executive, as CEO Calvin McDonald announced his departure during the company’s third-quarter earnings call in early December.
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.
Winner Insights
BTG Pactual Empresas Q&A: Leveling The Playing Field
Gabriel Motomura, partner and co-head of BTG Pactual Empresas, and Rogério Stallone, BTG Pactual corporate credit partner and co-head of BTG Empresas, discuss democratizing offerings.