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The Innovators 2026: Middle East
Middle East fintech is rapidly emerging as a government-backed, AI-driven financial hub, reshaping payments, banking, and digital ecosystems
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The Innovators 2026: North America
From agentic AI to stablecoins, North America is modernizing finance through regulated innovation.
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The Innovators 2026: Western Europe
Western Europe has moved from a phase of fintech disruption to one of institutional scale and regulatory governance.
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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.
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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...
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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....
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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.
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World’s Best Banks 2026: Preparing for the New Normal
Industry invested in market expansion and technology, but tariffs loom.