Winner Insights
Driving Growth And Expanding Digital Offerings
David Frame, global CEO of J.P. Morgan Private Bank—our Best Private Bank in the World winner—discusses how a client-centered culture continues to fuel growth.
Awards
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Award Ceremonies and Events
How AI Is Transforming Data Workflows — Interview with Robin Hasson, SmartStream
At the Global Finance AI & Innovation Forum 2025 in London, Robin Hasson, Head of Reconciliations Solutions at SmartStream, shares his perspective on how AI is modernizing data-driven workflows across the financial sector.
Award Ceremonies and Events
Building an AI-Enabled Bank with a Heart: Interview with Nimish Panchmatia, DBS
During the 2025 AI & Innovation Forum Global Finance spoke with Nimish Panchmatia, Chief Data & Transformation Officer at DBS, who shared deep insights into the bank’s long-term AI journey — and what it truly takes to turn artificial intelligence into real business value.
Award Ceremonies and Events
AI’s Real Impact on Banking — Interview with Andy Schmidt, CGI
At the Global Finance AI & Innovation Forum 2025 in London, Andy Schmidt, Vice President and Global Industry Lead for Banking at CGI, explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the banking sector — far beyond simple automation.
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.
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.
Award Winners
World’s Best SME Bank 2026: BTG Pactual Empresas
BTG Pactual Empresas retains its ranking as the world’s best bank for small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs). Its tremendous growth in the SME sector justifies this ranking.
Award Winners
World’s Best SME Banks 2026: Africa
Small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) across Africa are driving innovation and inclusion despite persistent financing and productivity challenges.
Award Winners
World’s Best SME Banks 2026: Asia-Pacific
In the Asia-Pacific region, SMEs are redefining growth via digital transformation, resilient supply chains, and expanding regional trade.
Award Winners
World’s Best SME Banks 2026: Latin America, Central America, and The Caribbean
SMEs in Latin America, Central America, and the Caribbean continue to strengthen their competitiveness amid evolving economic and regulatory landscapes.