Andrew Osterland

The Covid-19 pandemic created some waves in the foreign exchange markets over the last couple of years, but the re-emergence of global inflation and inflation-fighting central banks has truly rocked the currency world this year.

Valeria Gontareva, governor of the National Bank of Ukraine 2014–2017, knows a few things about rebuilding in the wake of conflict. She talks about how Ukraine’s economy can be restored.

Hagar Chemali, an expert in terrorism financing, has worked at the US Treasury, the National Security Council and the UN. She speaks about sanctions—what works, what doesn’t—and Russia.

Countries respond to military power with economic might.

Christopher Johnson, president of Global Financial Services at Pitney Bowes, speaks about global small business lending and the goals for PB’s Chartered Bank and Financial Services division.

Global Finance speaks with Steven Cranwell, CEO of the Americas at Standard Chartered Bank, about the outlook for Southeast Asia, the Americas and pan-Pacific trade.

Gad Levanon, Conference Board labor-markets economist, talks about changes for employers and the outlook for jobs, wages and productivity as economies recover from the pandemic.

Easy money puts big Canadian corporates in a good position for post-pandemic recovery, but for smaller companies funding remains tough.

Canada’s economy is reeling from Covid-19 and a slumping energy market, but a lively tech sector and support from government and the central bank offer hope for recovery.

Corporate debt markets could become a secondary casualty of the Russia-Saudi oil price war.

Corporate debt is booming but the global economy might not be in part due to coronavirus.

Opportunities for tech IPOs may have peaked if WeWork's troubles are anything to judge by.

Mining companies have traditionally avoided selling off future production in streaming contracts. That’s changing as investors pile in and terms improve.

Despite recent global convergence in standards, accounting for acquisitions remains tricky—in both the run-up to a deal and its aftermath. This year’s robust M&A activity is keeping finance teams busy.

With fintechs and tech firms competing with banks for knowledgeable finance staff, the global hunt for talent is tougher than ever.

Despite having cash to burn, WeWork turns to the bond markets to raise capital.

Spotify is in the spotlight as its proposed direct listing tests the market for unusual financing. Private companies are watching the outcome—especially as markets turn volatile.

Antiglobalization and rising nationalism are increasing political risks for multinational corporations, yet insurance policies don’t provide the needed coverage.

U.S Trust’s 2016 Wealth and Worth survey of high net worth Americans (those with $3 million or more in assets) revealed a decidedly traditional bent among the country’s wealthiest individuals.

Global Finance’s inaugural Best Private Banks Awards highlight those firms that aim to serve their clients better through the innovative use of technology, new products and service models.

Corporate Cash | Corporate Asset Management
Corporate treasurers, a cautious lot, are taking baby steps to add risk.

Special Report | Private Banking
Offshore banking, the booking and management of assets outside an individual’s country of domicile, has taken a beating since the financial crisis.

Special Report | Private Banking
The pace of global economic growth may have slowed since the financial crisis, but the creation and concentration of private financial wealth has revved up.

The 2015 World’s Best Global Insurers were selected on the basis of responses from more than 1,500 readers of Global Finance from around the world, as well as the expertise of the magazine’s editors and reporters.