Justin Keay, Author at Global Finance Magazine

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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.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Romania: New President Promises Moderate Course

A collective sigh of relief rippled through EU capitals on May 18 when former Bucharest Mayor Nicuşor Dan secured an unexpectedly strong mandate in round two of Romania’s presidential elections, besting far-right opponent George Simion with 53.6% of the vote against 46.4%.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

For British Steel, Nationalization Looms – Again

UK citizens could be forgiven for thinking, in early April, that they had been transported back in time, amid suggestions British Steel should be nationalized—something that happened back in 1967.

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World’s Best Banks in Western Europe 2025

Building on a profitable and dynamic 2023, when high interest rates buoyed bank lending margins, most Western European banks had...