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World’s Best Digital Banks 2025: Round II—Islamic Regional
Digital-first institutions are rapidly incorporating AI and other transformative tech into their Islamic banking practice.
Author: Gilly Wright
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Winner Insights
Pioneering Digital Transformation And Human-Centric Finance
Giorgi Vakhtangishvili, chief digital officer at Bank of Georgia, discusses how an ecosystem mindset, in-house innovation, and contextual finance drive human-centric digital experiences.
Winner Insights
Agentic Bots Revolutionize Digital Banking Experience
Isbank Deputy CEO Sezgin Lüle, whose bank won the World’s Best Mobile Banking App award, explains how LLMs and partnerships enable hyper-personalized financial services and foster a “super-app” ecosystem.
Executive Interviews
AI, Digital Banking And Innovation Forum
The finance sector is undergoing rapid transformation due to AI. Global Finance convened a panel of AI experts from banks and technology solution providers to share insights on practical applications. This session aimed to move beyond theory, providing first-hand accounts of successes, challenges, and lessons learned in integrating AI into financial operations.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Potential New CEO Arises Amid AI Strategy Scrutiny
Apple, once synonymous with innovation, finds itself at a pivotal moment. Amid mounting pressure to solidify its artificial intelligence strategy and calls for CEO Tim Cook’s replacement, attention is increasingly turning to John Ternus, Apple’s SVP Hardware Engineering.
Award Winners
World’s Best Banks 2025: Global Winners
Global Finance presents its 32nd annual list of the best banks worldwide.
Transaction Banking
Citi Launches Single Event Processing Platform In North America
The new technology reduces wait times from days to minutes.
Transaction Banking
BofA Leverages GenAI To Enhance Services
New features let employees to focus on creativity, conversation, and addressing complex client needs.
Transaction Banking
Deutsche Börse Group, Circle Forge A Stablecoin Alliance
The move aims to expand digital finance across Europe.
Transaction Banking
Financial Institutions’ Top Concern Is Compliance, Bottomline Report Finds
Maintaining older systems slows advancements towards real-time payment and regulatory compliance.
Transaction Banking
Standard Chartered: Corporates Focus On Resilience In Global Trade And Supply Chains
Survey of 1,200 corporate leaders shows resilience, digitalization, and supply chain shifts driving trade strategy.
Transaction Banking
Finastra Unveils Intelligent Routing Module To Revolutionize Payments Processing
The new module is designed to help banks route payments faster, cheaper, and smarter across multiple rails.