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World’s Best SME Banks 2026: Africa
Small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) across Africa are driving innovation and inclusion despite persistent financing and productivity challenges.
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Madagascar: A Country In Crisis
On September 11, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that Madagascar was living beyond its means. Grappling with major shocks clouding the economy, the country’s spending was far beyond its tax collections.
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Central Banker Report Cards 2025: Africa
Global central banks face inflation challenges in 2026 but disagree on the right approach. Global Finance reveals the 2025 Central Banker Report Cards in Africa.
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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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Best Consumer Digital Banks in Middle East and Africa 2025
African and Middle Eastern banks are redefining digital banking through integrated lifestyle platforms, AI-powered tools, and advanced security features.
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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.
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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,...