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Companies may face too many options for brand messaging.
The war on inflation has not yet been won, but central bankers are winning. And the negative impact has not translated into lower economic growth or recession.
Better UX and efficiency fuel digital banking growth.
In the past 15 years, global peacefulness has fallen by more than 3%. Old and new conflicts, the pandemic and our political and cultural polarization are the main culprits.
Global Finance editor Andrea Fiano interviews Ásgeir Jónsson, Central Bank Governor of Iceland during Global Finance's World's Best Bank Awards at the National Press Club in Washington, DC on October 15th.
Brazil loves its isolation, says an ex-president. Is the country ready to play a larger role on the global stage?
The Middle East is awash in government, bank and corporate initiatives.
Checking in on the AfCFTA, launched in January to forge a united African market.
Latin America’s economies are benefitting from a lively and innovative fintech sector.
Middle Eastern states hit the international debt markets with gusto in 2020, setting a record. Issuance is expected to be even higher this year.
The Arab world’s first spacecraft underscores the UAE’s drive to give a new direction to its youthful population.
Encouraged by government stimulus programs, banks are finding new ways to finance SMEs. Once the economy recovers, will the surge of interest recede?
The government unveiled an ambitious economic recovery package. But with a flagging tourism industry and declining FDI, worries persist.
Companies based in English-speaking Africa are investing in their Francophone neighbors, with tech companies leading the way.
In recent weeks, Barbados, Bermuda, Estonia and Georgia have announced new extended-stay visas for individuals who earn their income abroad.
Despite the best efforts of innovators and regulators, ubiquitous open banking might still be a ways off. Can the Covid crisis help to jump-start it?
The last of the big three public cloud-service providers has reached Qatar, bringing coverage to the entire Middle East region.
Oman is tapping an Icelandic startup for a new bureau to speed credit applications.
Central bankers are increasingly environmentally-conscious.
Are humanitarian bonds the answer to aid shortfalls?
Financial innovation continues despite Libya's strife.
Disney's effort to acquire parts of Fox cleared hurdles abroad.
Technology and customer demands are just two factors behind an evolving business model for banking in Africa.
Bahrain is nurturing its fintech sector with agile and progressive regulation, seeking to build a strong regional hub for innovation.
Sustainable finance is here to stay. Now, CFOs must learn to navigate an often-bewildering thicket of new standards and benchmarks.
Forget remittances. The best new tool for funding Africa may be bonds marketed to African expats.
Volvo's CEO steers the company into the future by innovating.
An influx of money into fintechs will help corporations in Western Europe shake their stolid reputation.
Water bonds are an increasingly popular funding mechanism to finance environmental stewardship related to water use.
French telecom company moves aggressively into the banking sector.
UK regulators are probing the behavior of Barclays CEO Jes Staley for his efforts to unmask a whistleblower, raising issues of confidentiality, liability, culture and honesty throughout the banking industry.