Best Banks & Financial Rankings

Rating-agency reappraisals shake up this year’s ranking of the world’s safest banks.

Emerging markets are more vulnerable to external shocks of all kinds; the safest banks provide stability in volatile markets.

Middle East banks are generally strong, but will need to grow their books of quality loans to improve profitability.

Governor of the Central Bank of Chile, Mario Marcel Cullell speaks about the country's growth prospects and how flexible foreign exchange can act as a shock absorber.

Saddek Elkaber, Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, talks about oil dependence, conflict and Libya’s role in promoting regional stability.

Juan Alcaraz, general manager of CaixaBank, winner of World’s Best Consumer Bank, talks about deep customer profiling, technology benefits, and responsible stewardship.

Koba Gvenetadze, governor of the National Bank of Georgia, talks about Georgia’s impressive growth and its exposure to emerging-market risks and Turkey’s troubles.

Piyush Gupta, CEO of DBS talks about the value in being a trusted brand, the benefits of developing technology in-house, and why Singapore makes a great home base.

Juan José Echavarría, Governor of the Central Bank of Colombia, talks about consumption, contagion and the outlook for regional economies through next year.

Sultan Al Habsi Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Oman talks to Global Finance about special economic zones, foreign investment, and state-of-the-art logistics.

Central Bank of Iraq Governor Ali Mohsen Ismail Al-Allaq tells Global Finance how his institution is working to support financial inclusion and economic diversification in the wake of his country’s victory over ISIS.

In an era of volatility and change, the independence of central banks can no longer be taken for granted.

Global Finance unveils its 25th annual listing of the best banks—globally, regionally and in 149 countries. Winners have outperformed their peers and shown the ability to adapt to rapidly changing conditions in the industry.

The first round—country and subcategory winners—of Global Finance’s Best Digital Bank awards 2018 reveals that digital transformations are driving efforts by global, regional and national banks to build their corporate and consumer clientele—and cut costs while they’re at it.

Advanced technologies help banks be competitive and retain customers. Maxim Evdokimov, vice president of Russia’s Tinkoff Bank, a digital leader that took several regional awards, explains how technology and lifestyle banking will drive the industry.

The Bank of Distinction Award honors entities that are punching above their weight, using digital technology to deliver a competitive customer experience.

Tapodyuti Bose, global head of Channels and Enterprise Services, Citi Treasury and Trade Solutions, explains the importance of removing friction with open banking.

Standard Chartered Bank’s head of Securities Services, Margaret Harwood-Jones, talks about how the bank uses its global platform to help build stronger markets in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Winners of our annual Best Sub-custodian Bank Awards are leaders in protecting and servicing client assets in far-flung markets.

Tech innovator's career trajectory shows ingenuity isn't without risk.