Global Finance Magazine

Intesa-UBI Deal Rekindles Italian Banks Appeal

A new M&A wave from Italy is likely despite caution over risks.

French Telco Goes Into Online Banking In Africa

Orange skips brick-and-mortar retail locations in West Africa for an online banking service instead.

Le Maire Gets New Brief For Recovery

France's new finance minister has his work cut out for him.

A New Era For The WTO?

Over half a dozen candidates are vying to succeed Roberto Azevêdo as head of the World Trade Organization.

Asia At The Forefront of Digital Growth

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COVID-19 has made it clear that digitalisation is imperative for organisations to survive and thrive. As the pandemic accelerates global adoption of digital supply chain solutions, Asia is emerging as a catalyst for digital transformation and a beneficiary of economic growth, says Mark Troutman, Group Head of Sales, Global Transaction Services, at DBS Bank.

NEWS & FEATURES

A Bankrupt Fintech’s Big Sponsor

German fintech Wirecard collapses amid fraud allegations.

Brazil’s Water Auction Looms

More than half of Brazil’s 209.5 million people do not have access to water or sewer services.

Selling Spree Leaves Reliance Debt-Free

Reliance group’s campaign to de-leverage continued with the sale of its nascent oil retailing venture to British Petroleum, bringing another $1 billion to its kit.

Henkel Leads With Plastic Waste Reduction Bond

The five-year bond will enhance Henkel’s commitment to 100% recyclable or reusable packaging by 2025.

Digital By Design

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Digitizing more than 80% of its retail banking services proved a timely strategic move for Sberbank, Russia's largest bank. During the pandemic, customers could access most banking services while socially distancing and the bank launched new services quickly that helped customers facing financial hardship and uncertainty.