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What CIB’s 2025 ESGDD Report Reveals About Sustainable Finance Along the Africa–Middle East Corridor

Egypt sits where African markets, Gulf capital and global shipping routes meet. Commercial International Bank of Egypt's 2025 Sustainability Integrated Report, Environment, Social, Governance, Data and Digitization (ESGDD) "Operationalization of Impact" shows how the country's financial system is adapting to a corridor where sustainability increasingly shapes access to trade and capital.

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In the Age of AI, RBI Doubles Down on Relationship Banking

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how corporate and institutional clients interact with their banks. At Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI), Sabine Zucker, Head of Group Transaction Banking, and Elitza Kavrakova, Group Head Institutional Clients, explain why AI will enhance rather than replace relationship banking.

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From Green Bonds to Biodiversity: Bank of China Broadens its Impact

Through lending, bond markets and product innovation, Bank of China (BOC) is using its growing international status, competitiveness and comprehensive strengths to provide financing for the China’s low-carbon transition at home and support sustainable development overseas.

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Active Wealth Management in a Changing Global Economy

Abdulla Hashim A M Al-Sada, Senior Executive Vice President, Group Asset and Wealth Management, at QNB Group, explains that as GCC wealth expands and investment choices multiply, global diversification, active management and disciplined stewardship are becoming essential to preserving wealth and creating value across generations.

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Navigating the Future of International Trade

Raiffeisen Bank International’s Head of Group Transaction Banking, Sabine Zucker, provides a strategic perspective on how European exporters can build resilience through trade finance digitalization — and why CEE transaction banking expertise is now a strategic necessity.

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Custody Evolution in the Era of Asset Convergence

As investor demand for digital asset exposure increases, so do the demands on custodians. DBS’ Group Head of Financial Institutions, Securities & Fiduciary Services, Global Transaction Services, Ee Fong Soh, shares how the bank supports clients in the new reality of traditional and digital asset coexistence.

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The End of End-of-Day Treasury: Preparing for a World of Continuous Liquidity Management

Juan Bolona, Global Head of Cash and Trade Solutions at BNY, explains that as payments and settlement move toward a 24/7 model, treasury teams should start building the foundations for real-time cash forecasting today—well before the market forces a wholesale shift.

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Financing Growth: The Role of Sustainable Banking in the Ethiopia-Djibouti Trade Corridor

As global capital increasingly seeks opportunities in frontier markets, East Africa is emerging as a critical hub for trade, infrastructure and sustainable development.

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From Egypt to Africa: How CIB Is Empowering SMEs and Transforming Trade Ecosystems

As Egypt strengthens its position as a regional trade hub, CIB is helping SMEs embrace new cross-border opportunities through tailored financing, digital trade tools, and on-the-ground banking support designed to reduce friction and unlock growth across Africa.

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Techcombank Doubles Down on AI and Talent to Drive Vietnam’s New Growth Phase

As Vietnam’s economy evolves towards a more digital, affluent and capital intensive future, Techcombank is investing heavily in AI, data and talent to expand beyond traditional banking. CEO Dr Jens Lottner explains how the bank is positioning itself at the centre of this next phase of growth – across wealth management, infrastructure financing and capital markets.

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Decoding Africa’s Payments Landscape: AI, Regulation and Trade Innovation

Leveraging modular solutions, AI-driven security, and innovative Payment rails to drive growth and resilience across the continent, African markets are setting the stage for a secure, intelligent, and interoperable financial future. Thabo Makoko, Head of Transaction Banking at Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB), shares insights on how the region’s Payments ecosystem is rapidly evolving.

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Beyond Banks: Redefining Flexibility in Global Supply Chain Finance

Markus Schiffers of Orbian explains how a bank-agnostic funding model and scalable supplier onboarding are enabling multinationals to unlock working capital with greater flexibility, faster rollout and broader supplier inclusion – particularly in complex markets globally.