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Economics, Policy & Regulation

Geopolitics And Interest Rates: Q&A with Taleh Kazimov, Central Bank Governor Of Azerbaijan

Taleh Kazimov, governor of the central bank of Azerbaijan discusses central banking, monetary policy amid rising energy prices, and more with Global Finance.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Ratings On The Rise: Q&A with Yannis Stournaras, Central Bank Governor Of Greece

Yannis Stournaras, central bank governor of Greece, speaks about the euro’s growth and the bank’s involvement in combating climate change.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Ruble’s Slide Puts Nabiullina On The Hot Seat

Russian Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullin deftly responded to Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine but it hasn't been enough to save the ruble.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Turkey Mints First Female Central Bank Governor

Gaye Erkan, a Turkish-US citizen, was an unexpected choice with no central bank experience and is already bucking Erdoğanomics.

Country Report

Lithuania: Lure Of Free Trade Zones

Lithuania is attracting investment, digitizing and implementing progressive taxes.

Banking

World’s Best Banks 2023—Central and Eastern Europe

Central and Eastern European banks work to regain their footing after a challenging year.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Finland: Orpos Uphill Path To A New Government

Finland’s conservative National Coalition Party came first in elections but fell short of the majority needed to form a government on their own.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Indian Companies Work Around Swift Ban Targeting Russia

Indian companies continue to do business with Russian banks using non-dollar currencies and channels outside of the Western financial system.

Award Winners

Best Treasury and Cash Management Providers 2023: Central And Eastern Europe

Banks continue to design better products despite the regional conflict.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Romania’s Potential Unlocked

Romania’s success so far at reforms has been answered by growing investment interest.

News

Hungary Nips Feeding Hand

Hungary's inflation is soaring and growth is slowing as tensions with the European Union continue to create political instability.

Awards

World’s Best Private Banks 2023: Central And Eastern Europe

Global Finance presents the best private banks in the CEE region.