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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.

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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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.

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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.

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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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BBVA – World’s Best Corporate Bank for 2025

Global Finance announces its selections for the World’s Best Banks 2025, including its honoree for the World’s Best Corporate Bank,...

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Societe Generale – World’s Best Bank And World’s Best Frontier Market Bank For 2025

Global Finance announces its selections for the World’s Best Banks 2025, including its honoree for the World’s Best Bank, which is being revealed here for the first time. The 2025 World’s Best Bank is Societe Generale.

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The Innovators 2025: Western Europe

Regional Winners Most Innovative Bank in Western Europe | SOCIETE GENERALE Societe Generale’s Global Transaction and Payment Services division has...

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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...