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PRESS RELEASE: Global Finance Announces 33rd Annual Best Bank Awards And Names Asia-Pacific’s Best Banks 2026

Global Finance has announced its 33rd annual awards for the World’s Best Banks. The honorees for 29 countries, territories, and...

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Oil Underinvestment Could Hinder US’ Iran-Crisis Response: Here’s Why

No matter how the Iran war gets resolved, the US and other countries will be forced to reckon with a global oil market in complete disarray.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Saudi Arabia Turns to Fahad Al-Saif As Vision 2030 Faces Reality Check

Saudi Arabia appoints Fahad Al-Saif as investment minister, signaling a pragmatic shift away from costly megaprojects.

Digital By Design

Digitizing more than 80% of its retail banking services proved a timely strategic move for Sberbank, Russia's largest bank. During the pandemic, customers could access most banking services while socially distancing and the bank launched new services quickly that helped customers facing financial hardship and uncertainty.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Costa Rica: New Law-And-Order President Taking Office

Costa Rica's new president won in a first-round landslide; a Nayib Bukele-style crime crackdown could be next.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

PayPal’s New CEO Faces a Digital Payments Reckoning

PayPal is turning to a seasoned Silicon Valley executive to revive its fortunes.

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War In The Middle East: GCC Mulls Action Over Iranian Attacks

At least 10 people have died, and more than 100 have been injured, after Iran launched barrages of missile and drone attacks against the GCC.

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US-Iran War Puts Strait Of Hormuz Under Fire, Disrupting Global Energy Trade

US strikes on Iran escalate Strait of Hormuz tensions, spiking energy prices, disrupting trade and heightening global geopolitical risk.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Trump Claps Back After SCOTUS Nixes Tariffs

After Supreme Court setback, Trump imposes 15% blanket tariff under Section 122, escalating trade fight and legal uncertainty for corporations.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

India: Modi Dealmaking Spree Spurred By Tariffs

As US-China tensions escalate, India accelerates trade deals with Canada, UK, EU and Brazil, slashing tariffs and expanding global alliances.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Disney’s New Boss Takes Over

With Iger stepping back, Disney elevates Josh D’Amaro to CEO and Dana Walden to chief creative officer in dual-power shift.

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.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Nedbank Wins Regulatory Approval To Take Majority Stake In Kenya’s NCBA

Nedbank is one step closer to acquiring 66% of Kenya’s NCBA, expanding East African footprint and fueling continental growth strategy.