Features
AI’s Delicate Banking Balancing Act
Banks face AI disruption after years of recovery; Efficiency gains and higher returns are in sight, but adoption is slow, costly—and risky.
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Emerging & Frontier Markets
Sri Lanka: FDI Is on the Rise
Sri Lanka hits record $1.06 billion FDI, signaling a historic economic rebound despite recent natural disasters.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
How Autonomous Treasury Speeds Cash Visibility
The advent of autonomous treasury has ignited a competitive push, complete with aggressive industry targets. Not all companies will want to proceed at the same speed.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Hungary: Crossroads Ahead
Hungary heads into a pivotal election this month with an improving economy but nagging questions about economic policy, governance, and FDI performance.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Bangladesh: Diversification Is A Priority
Bangladesh, after decades of demographic growth and political upheaval, faces challenges diversifying beyond its over-reliance on the garment sector.
Private Credit
Private Credit’s Next Bet: Intellectual Property
Asset-light companies reshape private credit as lenders embrace intellectual property collateral, despite valuation challenges, legal risks, and AI-driven obsolescence concerns
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.
Awards
World’s Best Investment Banks 2026: Good Times Fizzle Away
A buoyant 2025 has transformed into a precarious 2026 rife with geopolitical instability, including the largest oil shock in history.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Saudi Arabia: IPO Magnet
Saudi Arabia’s IPO market is entering a more mature phase as listings surge and foreign investor engagement grows. But can it weather the crisis in the Gulf?
Features
Q&A: How Lebanon’s Aviation Chief Keeps Beirut Airport Open Amid Iran War Chaos
With most carriers suspending operations, Aziz, a former Middle East Airlines' advisor, discusses how the Beirut airport keeps operating despite Israel's strikes on Lebanon.
Transaction Banking
Corridor of Power: China’s Inland Hub Connects to ASEAN
Thanks to the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, trade and economic cooperation between inland China and Southeast Asia are growing fast.
Transaction Banking
Going Deeper: Trade Finance in Asia
Trade finance is booming across Asia. But SMEs and micro enterprises still struggle for attention, and complex rules hold back progress.