Economics, Policy & Regulation
Whatever Happened to Romania?
Romania’s economy is struggling in 2026 amid a political crisis, rising inflation, and falling foreign investment. Find out what went wrong.
Author: Justin Keay
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Executive Interviews
Jorgovanka Tabaković: The Benefits of Stability
Jorgovanka Tabaković, governor of the National Bank of Serbia, discusses the central bank’s monetary and reserves policy and the prospects for Serbia joined the EU.
Executive Interviews
Taleh Kazimov: Shoring Up Resilience
Taleh Kazimov, governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan, discusses the central bank’s drive to modernize the banking system and how it supports economic diversification.
Features
Lithuania: Punching Above Its Weight
Between 1240 and 1795, the Grand Duchy of Lithuania was one of Eastern Europe’s largest states, encompassing parts of modern-day...
Banking
World’s Best Banks 2026: Preparing for the New Normal
Industry invested in market expansion and technology, but tariffs loom.
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World’s Best Banks 2026: Central & Eastern Europe
CEE banks navigated war, taxes, and lower rates through consolidation, digital innovation and aggressive regional expansion strategies.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Assisting NATO: New Defense Bank Takes Shape
Canada leads the creation of a multilateral defense bank, coinciding with a commitment to increase defense spending to meet NATO benchmarks.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Hungary: Crossroads Ahead
Hungary heads into a pivotal election this month with an improving economy but nagging questions about economic policy, governance, and FDI performance.
Country Report
Country Report: Turkey’s Booming Numbers
A surging stock market, lower inflation, and strength in key sectors are powering the Turkish economy. But political risks remain.
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Sustainable Finance Awards 2026: Global Winners
Throughout 2025, several leading banks demonstrated outstanding commitment to sustainable finance, with initiatives spanning green bonds, impact investing, and project financing.
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Sustainable Finance Awards 2026: Central Eastern Europe
Central and Southeastern Europe banks are expanding ESG financing, green bonds, and sustainable infrastructure.
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Sustainable Finance Awards 2026: North America
North American sustainable-finance issuance suffered due to ESG backlash and regulatory tensions, but Canada remained resilient and adaptation finance emerged.