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Economics, Policy & Regulation

Central Banker Report Cards 2025: Central and Eastern Europe

Policymakers brace for 2026 inflation pressures, but central banks remain split on remedies. Global Finance reveals the 2025 Central Banker Report Cards in Central and Eastern Europe.

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Best Consumer Digital Banks in Central and Eastern Europe 2025

Banks in Central and Eastern Europe are driving digital transformation with AI, mobile banking, and customer-focused innovation.

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Best Corporate/Institutional Digital Banks in Central and Eastern Europe 2025

Banks in the CEE region are aggressively pursuing cost savings through digitalization, automation, and comprehensive mobile banking solutions. Three Georgian institutions stand out.

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Best Sub-Custodian Banks In Central And Eastern Europe for 2025

UniCredit continues to demonstrate industry leadership in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) through an extensive franchise that offers comprehensive services and deep local-market knowledge.

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Best Corporate/Institutional Digital Bank Awards in Central and Eastern Europe 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: Central and Eastern Europe

TCM banks are beefing up their commitment to the region with innovative offerings and enhanced client services.

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AI In Finance Awards 2025 | Corporate And Investment Banking

The game changer. As AI penetrates deeper into banking, institutions look past its novelty to make sure their investment yields value.

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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: Central and Eastern Europe

Regional Winners Most Innovative Bank in Central and Eastern Europe| AKTIF INVESTMENT BANK Aktif Investment Bank, Turkey’s largest privately owned...

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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 Central and Eastern Europe 2025

The banking industry in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) faced a particularly challenging 2024, marked by a highly fluid interest...

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Sustainable Finance Awards 2025: Central And Eastern Europe

Last year saw Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) make further progress in sustainability, encouraged by a series of climate events—including...