Awards
GW Platt Foreign Exchange Awards 2026
Beyond The Treasurer's Desk: Record volatility has moved FX-risk management to the center of corporate strategy.
Author: Justin Keay
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GW Platt Foreign Exchange Bank Awards 2026: Central & Eastern Europe
OTP Bank’s Budapest FX hub brings together 10 traders and 25 sales professionals across dedicated spot, money market, and options desks, powered by automated pricing.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Bulgaria’s Looming Election Overshadows EU Membership
This year, Bulgarians will head to the polls. This election day will mark the eighth time since April 2021 that the Balkan nation has held parliamentary elections, securing its status as emerging Europe’s most politically volatile nation.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Czech Republic’s Election Winner Is Up In The Air
The jury is still out on whether the Czech Republic and its new populist government will join those in Slovakia and Hungary to form an anti-EU front in Central Europe.
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World’s Best Private Banks 2026: Global Winners
Despite uncertain times, AI helps wealth managers deliver top-flight performance.
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World’s Best Private Banks 2026: Central & Eastern Europe
HNWIs Fuel Growth: Private banks bet on digital offerings to attract their newest clients.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Armenia: Beyond The Peace Dividend
Thawing relations with Azerbaijan and Turkey are creating opportunities for Armenia to expand its economy and emerge as a regional investment hub.
Executive Interviews
Dimitar Radev: Preparing For Euro Membership
Global Finance: Bulgaria is set to join the euro in January, a significant achievement for the country and the Bulgarian...
Executive Interviews
Gent Sejko: Managing Growth
Gent Sejko, governor of the Bank of Albania, discusses the country’s economic transformation.
Executive Interviews
Governor Aleš Michl: Benefiting From A New Philosophy
Aleš Michl is tackling economic challenges much differently from his predecessors and his counterparts in other countries—with impressive results.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Poland: Warsaw Spreads Its Wings
Despite political turmoil and global uncertainties, Poland anticipates several years of strong growth will continue.
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.