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Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Buying the Beautiful Game—and Beyond | Global Salon

Sports financial advisor Laurie Pinto explains how U.S. investors are reshaping soccer, cricket, basketball, and the global sports landscape with new strategies.

Executive Interviews

CFO Corner: Max Williams, EnergyPathways

The man financing Britain's clean energy future on doubt, policy risk, and the things no CFO can control.

Executive Interviews

CFO Corner: Asha Bakshani, Lightspeed Commerce

Lightspeed CFO Asha Bakshani on IPO discipline, capital allocation, AI-driven finance, and what it takes to lead modern SaaS companies.

Technology

CFOs Have Seen the AI Demo—but Does It Work?

After years of AI pilots, CFOs are shifting focus from experimentation to measurable ROI across finance operations and enterprise value.

Private Credit

Suntera’s Von Bevern on the ‘Speed’ Advantage of Private Credit

Michael Von Bevern, Global Head of Funds at Suntera, spoke to Global Finance about the speed, flexibility, and innovation in private credit.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Global Salon: Why Finance Should Govern AI

Global Finance: What surprised you the most in your conversations? Mark Koziel: There are three big trends: the change in...

Executive Interviews

CFO Corner: Iker Etxezarreta Fraile, Faes Farma

Faes Farma operates in 16 countries, with a China joint venture and 40+ licensing deals; Iker Etxezarreta Fraile became CFO last July.

Executive Interviews

Hisham Ezz Al-Arab: Period Of Transition

Hisham Ezz Al-Arab is CEO of Commercial International Bank (CIB), Egypt’s largest private sector bank. He discusses Egypt’s efforts to boost private-sector investment and how CIB helps clients navigate a changing global economy.

Executive Interviews

Jean Riachi: Weathering The (Latest) Storm

Jean Riachi, CEO of I&C Bank in Lebanon and FFA Private Bank in Dubai, discusses the Lebanese banking sector’s prolonged crisis, impact of the current war in Lebanon, and the challenges that lie ahead.

Executive Interviews

Global Salon: Transaction Banking’s Digital Pivot

Chad Wallace shares how digital transformation is reshaping transaction banking—and the strategies banks need to stay competitive.

Executive Interviews

Liquidity CEO Discusses UAE’s Strategic Advantage Despite Regional Turmoil

Liquidity CEO Ron Daniel says UAE operations remain resilient despite war risks, as Israeli firms expand after Abraham Accords normalization

Executive Interviews

CFO Corner: Stefano Palmieri, Comer Industries

Stefano Palmieri, CFO of Comer Industries, discusses navigating growth, acquisitions, and managing a multinational company with strong family ownership.