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Winner Insights

BNY Bridges Ecosystems With Financial Innovations

Jay Hinton, global head of Product, Data & Analytics, BNY—a global winner in the Most Innovative Banks category—explains the role of BNY’s D&A platform in an evolving financial world.

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SAB’s Blueprint for Tokenized Islamic Finance

Saeed Assiri, chief innovation officer at Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB)—winner of Best Global Financial Innovation for Tokenized Islamic Repo—discusses the bank’s approach to blockchain usage and overcoming the issue of ecosystem coordination.

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Hawkish Capital CEO: How Tokenization, Sustainability Offer New Synergies

Edoardo Francesco Sabatino, CEO and founder of Hawkish Capital—a global winner in the Most Innovative Financial Technology Companies category—on using tokenization to expand the investor base for green assets.

Winner Announcements

PRESS RELEASE: Global Finance Names The World’s Best Treasury & Cash Management Systems and Services Awards 2026

Global Finance has released the results for the 2026 World’s Best Treasury & Cash Management Systems and Services Awards. This...

Winner Announcements

PRESS RELEASE: Global Finance Names The 26th Annual World’s Best Treasury & Cash Management Banks for 2026

Global Finance has released the results for its 26th annual World’s Best Treasury & Cash Management Banks Awards for 2026....

Awards

World’s Best Islamic Financial Institutions 2026

Global Finance’s World’s Best IFI winners outperformed the sector in 2025, emphasizing innovation and AI adoption. But new Mideast conflicts pose new challenges.

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World’s Best Islamic Financial Institutions 2026: Global Winners

The Islamic finance industry is evolving. It blends Shariah-compliant principles with cutting-edge technology, global expansion, and sustainable initiatives.

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World’s Best Islamic Financial Institutions 2026: Country and Territory Winners

In 2026, Islamic financial institutions continue to demonstrate resilience, innovation, and regional impact.

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: Africa

These African banks tested the limits of organic growth and prospered in 2025, but constraints force a strategic shift.

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World’s Best Banks: Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific banks balanced falling rates, digital transformation, AI adoption, and resilient lending, while Japan’s megabanks surged on widening margins.

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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.