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Best Sub-Custodian Banks In Africa 2025

On the African continent, regional winner Standard Bank continues to enhance its business model to better support its extensive franchise with robust systems and capabilities. The bank’s Investor Services division operates the largest sub-custody network in sub-Saharan Africa, spanning 16 countries.

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Best Corporate/Institutional Digital Bank Awards in Middle East & Africa 2025 in partnership with Infosys | Round I

OFFICIAL JUDGING PARTNER Global Finance has announced the Round I winners for the 26th annual World’s Best Digital Bank Awards....

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Best Treasury and Cash Management Providers 2025: Africa

With new features and rapid growth, African banks scramble to keep up with a regional economy pushing beyond regional borders.

Standard Bank: Reimagining Transaction Banking in Africa

Crosby Mkhwanazi, Head of Transaction Banking at Standard Bank’s Corporate and Investment Banking division, talks to Global Finance's Founder and Editorial Director, Joseph Giarraputo, about the capabilities, innovations and solutions that can empower clients with fast and agile payment solutions that also offer improved reliability and security.

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AI In Finance Awards 2025 | Consumer Banking

From rule-based to responsive. AI is transforming consumer lending. But to succeed, human capital must be as big a priority as technological advances.

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The Innovators 2025: Africa

The banking sector saw a surge in AI integration for tasks ranging from asset tracing to debt recovery, raising the bar for innovation. Global Finance announces the 2025 Innovators from Africa.

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Best Financial Innovation Labs 2025

Financial Services Company Labs (Working With External Startups and Scaleups) Many FIs host labs nurturing outside startups. These labs operate...

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World’s Best Banks in Africa 2025

African Banks ave operated in key markets outside the continent mainly through representative offices. Today, a shift is taking place....

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Sustainable Finance Awards 2025: Africa

According to the UN, Africa’s population is expected to double by 2070, having recently crossed 1.5 billion; among that population,...

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World’s Best Trade Finance Providers 2025

Tariffs, supply chain shifts, and trade digitalization demand adaptability, risk management, and banking partnerships. As President Donald Trump starts his...

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World’s Best Supply Chain Finance Providers 2025

Supply chain finance boosts resilience, liquidity, and ESG goals amid deglobalization and technological shifts. As the world edges toward an...

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GW Platt Foreign Exchange Bank Awards 2025: Global, Regional And Country Winners

Amid consistently high geopolitical tensions, a shifting interest rate environment in developed and developing economies, and the increasing threat of...

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World’s Best Digital Banks 2024: Global And Regional Winners

Banks leverage AI, APIs, and agile tech to compete with fintechs, enhancing customer experience. Digital banking dynamism continues to hold...