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DBS Bank | World’s Best Corporate Bank 2026
Global Finance has announced its selection of global winners for the 28th annual World’s Best Banks , the 2026 World’s Best Corporate Bank is DBS Bank.
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The Innovators 2026: Asia-Pacific
Asia-Pacific banks are pairing AI innovation with stronger fraud controls and tokenized finance.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Trump’s Tariff Playbook in Tatters as China Talks Start
A defeated Trump enters high-stakes talks with Xi after federal courts strike down trade levies.
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New Possibilities in a Blended World of Traditional and Digital Assets
With increasing coexistence between digital and traditional assets, the emerging hybrid investment environment brings new realities and opportunities.
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World’s Best Banks: Asia-Pacific
Asia-Pacific banks balanced falling rates, digital transformation, AI adoption, and resilient lending, while Japan’s megabanks surged on widening margins.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
China’s AI IPO Boom Leaves US in the Dust
Chinese AI firms dominate Hong Kong IPOs with $22 billion in exits, while U.S. tech listings lag amid investor skepticism.
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World’s Best Investment Banks 2026: Asia-Pacific
This year's top firms in Asia-Pacific underscore the region’s growing influence in shaping global investment banking trends.
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Sustainable Finance Awards 2026: Asia-Pacific
Asia-Pacific's ESG and sustainable markets continue to expand, with banks funding circular-economy projects across the region.
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Cathay United Bank: Leading Asia’s Green Finance Transition and Building a Sustainable Finance Ecosystem
From innovative products to strategic partnerships, Cathay United Bank (CUB) is actively driving the low-carbon transition across Asia, the bank is leveraging its financial expertise and regional influence to help businesses take meaningful steps toward sustainability.
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Best Trade Finance Bank In Asia-Pacific: DBS Bank
DBS has been recognized as the Best Trade Finance Bank in Asia Pacific for the fourth year in a row. This sustained success is attributed to the bank's strategic support for clients as they manage the shift in production and sourcing throughout the APAC region.
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Japan: Call For Snap Election Jolts Bond Markets
Analysts argue that the move, while risky, represents a calculated attempt to secure a public mandate for “Takaichinomics,” a high-pressure...
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GW Platt Foreign Exchange Bank Awards 2026: FX Tech Global Winners
This year’s Best FX Tech Awards recognize the institutions and providers setting the benchmark for innovation, resilience, and client-centric design across global currency markets.
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GW Platt Foreign Exchange Bank Awards 2026: Asia-Pacific
UOB's disciplined pricing approach, extensive ASEAN footprint, and ability to efficiently connect regional FX flows with major global markets is a testament to the trust it commands across a diverse client base.
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Making the Most of Partnerships: Carving a Path to E-Commerce Success
Japan holds the world’s highest debt-to-GDP ratio. Satsuki Katayama must convince financial markets that new spending is both “proactive and...
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Japan’s New Finance Minister Walks A Fiscal-Policy Tightrope
Japan holds the world’s highest debt-to-GDP ratio. Satsuki Katayama must convince financial markets that new spending is both “proactive and responsible” while also reducing the debt-to-GDP ratio.