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Awards

World’s Best Digital Banks 2025: Round II

The global financial industry is being radically shaped by three core forces: industrialization of AI; development of expansive digital ecosystems; and refreshed emphasis on providing secure, customer-centric digital services.

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World’s Best Digital Banks 2025: Round II—Islamic Regional

Digital-first institutions are rapidly incorporating AI and other transformative tech into their Islamic banking practice.

Executive Interviews

Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna On Innovation, Heritage, And The Road Ahead

Vigna discusses his four years of leading an iconic brand through rapid technological change, balancing tradition with progress, and steering growth from Maranello, Italy, to the global stage.

Belfius: We Go Further For The Love Of Our Belgian Customers

Acclaimed for its cash management and trade finance expertise, Belfius Bank is leveraging its public-sector experience to innovate corporate transaction banking in Belgium. Koen Vierendeels, Belfius’s Head of Transaction Banking, discusses the customer-centric heart of the bank’s strategy and how its Belgian-market focus is a strong competitive advantage in achieving customer service excellence and navigating risk.

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World’s Best Private Banks 2026: Western Europe

Balancing Innovation With Tradition: Western Europe’s private banks are stepping up their digital game in a big way.

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World’s Best SME Banks 2026: Western Europe

Western Europe’s SMEs are advancing productivity and sustainability through innovation, strategic partnerships, and smart financing.

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World’s Best Banks 2025: Global Winners

Global Finance presents its 32nd annual list of the best banks worldwide.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Central Banker Report Cards 2025: Western Europe

Central banks are preparing for 2026 inflation risks, though they remain divided on solutions. Global Finance presents the Central Banker Report Cards for 2025 in Western Europe.

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Best Consumer Digital Banks in Western Europe 2025

Western European banks are redefining digital banking with personalized, seamless, and lifestyle-oriented solutions.

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Best Corporate/Institutional Digital Banks in Western Europe 2025

Banks across Western Europe are reimagining financial services by blending traditional strengths with fintech-inspired innovations, creating more integrated, digital-first, and customer-centric experiences.

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Best Sub-Custodian Banks In Western Europe for 2025

BNP Paribas continues to build on its exceptional securities-services franchise through internal initiatives and partnerships that leverage technology for growth across its platform.

Winner Announcements

Best Corporate/Institutional Digital Bank Awards in Western 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: Western Europe

Supporting clients through uncertain times. Regional TCM banks are building out their networks to expand their client base while investing in new technologies, including digital money.