New editor Paul Curcio outlines Global Finance’s digital future and commitment to its roots.
The life cycle of a magazine is not unlike that of a person. After nearly 40 years, Global Finance has reached a kind of middle age — an enviable stage of life where experience has become expertise, and institutional knowledge has turned into authority. In other words, it knows its business — which makes this a particularly meaningful moment to step in as editor.
I come to this role after years of leading financial newsrooms, and while every stop along the way informs the next, this one feels especially well-timed.
Global Finance stands at an inflection point, adapting its digital strategy for a media landscape that is fragmenting as new technologies—most notably artificial intelligence—reshape how information is produced, distributed, and consumed.
Our main goal, however, remains unchanged. Our readers expect accuracy, clarity, and insight into the forces shaping the global economy — standards upheld by my predecessor, Andrea Fiano, for the past 15 years. What will change is how we deliver that journalism: a more dynamic, responsive, and digitally engaged approach that reflects how our audience consumes information today.
I take this responsibility seriously — not just the coverage but also the next phase of the publication’s evolution.
The May 2026 issue highlights the tension between legacy systems and rapid technological change. Craig Mellow’s cover story examines how the global banking industry is working to integrate AI into longstanding infrastructures — a delicate balancing act with far-reaching implications. That theme continues in our Global Salon conversation with Mark Koziel, who offers a clear view of how the accounting profession is adapting to AI. We also present the first round of our Best Banks awards, recognizing excellence across countries and regions — a lasting benchmark for our audience.
Global Finance has long helped its readers make sense of an increasingly complex financial world. That remains our mission, even as the tools and the landscape continue to evolve.
