Economics, Policy & Regulation
SEC Mulls Semiannual Reporting
SEC weighs semiannual reporting, easing quarterly burden, aligning with global markets and potentially boosting IPO appeal for smaller US companies.
Banking
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Banking
El Salvador Central Bank Launches 24/7 Banking Platform
El Salvador’s Central Bank launches a free 24/7 payment system aimed at improving financial inclusion for informal workers.
News
AIG’s Next Chapter: New CEO Faces Test Of Post-Revival Growth
Surprise, surprise. Peter Zaffino’s successor at the helm of AIG will be Eric Andersen, an insurance industry veteran.
Sponsored Content
Intellect drives transformation certainty and business impact for global banks
Global Finance speaks with Rajesh Saxena, CEO, and Akash Gupta, Global Delivery Head of Intellect Consumer Banking — a cloud-native multi-product company headquartered in India. The company provides comprehensive banking solutions worldwide.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Fintech Surge Drives Nordic Bank M&A
Nordea Bank is one of several firms Nordic firms prioritizing the adoption of enhanced digital technologies and innovative service offerings.
Banking
State Street Debuts Digital Asset Platform
Custody giant State Street, which oversees about $52 trillion in assets under custody and administration, has launched a Digital Assets Platform as banks respond to surging customer demand for tokenized products.
Banking
Central Banks Turn To Gold
A growing number of central banks are accumulating gold reserves amid geopolitical upheaval that has led them to question their reliance on the US dollar.
Banking
Banks Eye Crypto Specialists
By investing, banks gain the technical “plumbing” to transform their balance sheets and client assets into tradeable digital tokens.
Sponsored Content
Egypt’s CIB Eyes Another 50 Years of Leadership
Commercial International Bank (CIB) has built a legacy of shaping Egypt’s banking industry. Hisham Ezz Al-Arab, chief executive officer, reflects on how the past 50 years have positioned CIB to lead the banking sector for the next 50 years through innovation, sustainability and financial inclusion.
Banking
Top Banks In Saudi Arabia
From the first oil discoveries to the ambitious economic diversification of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia's banks have been indispensable partners in the Kingdom's transformation.
Sustainable Finance
Sustainable Finance Awards 2026: Environmental Rollbacks Ding Markets
Despite regulatory setbacks, winners of Global Finance’s 2026 Sustainable Finance Awards continue to expand green and blue financing.
Award Winners
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.
Banking
Private Banks Pivot To Serve The ‘Everyday Millionaire’
Private banking’s fastest-growing segment is in the $1 million to $5 million range. Serving them requires a new business model.
Sponsored Content
Banks shift focus to innovation and growth as AI delivers measurable impact
Bankers across APAC are reflecting their global peers and moving their strategic focus decisively from cost optimisation to innovation and sustainable business growth, as highlighted in the latest Infosys Bank Tech Index edition.
Banking
Colombia’s Government Seeks Forced Investments In Financial System
Colombia’s recent economic crisis has spurred a proposed measure to raise 8 billion pesos (about $2 million) to address the fallout.