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Lithuania: Punching Above Its Weight
Between 1240 and 1795, the Grand Duchy of Lithuania was one of Eastern Europe’s largest states, encompassing parts of modern-day...
Author: Justin Keay
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Banking
World’s Best Banks 2026: Preparing for the New Normal
Industry invested in market expansion and technology, but tariffs loom.
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World’s Best Banks 2026: Central & Eastern Europe
CEE banks navigated war, taxes, and lower rates through consolidation, digital innovation and aggressive regional expansion strategies.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Assisting NATO: New Defense Bank Takes Shape
Canada leads the creation of a multilateral defense bank, coinciding with a commitment to increase defense spending to meet NATO benchmarks.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Hungary: Crossroads Ahead
Hungary heads into a pivotal election this month with an improving economy but nagging questions about economic policy, governance, and FDI performance.
Country Report
Country Report: Turkey’s Booming Numbers
A surging stock market, lower inflation, and strength in key sectors are powering the Turkish economy. But political risks remain.
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Sustainable Finance Awards 2026: Global Winners
Throughout 2025, several leading banks demonstrated outstanding commitment to sustainable finance, with initiatives spanning green bonds, impact investing, and project financing.
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Sustainable Finance Awards 2026: Central Eastern Europe
Central and Southeastern Europe banks are expanding ESG financing, green bonds, and sustainable infrastructure.
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Sustainable Finance Awards 2026: North America
North American sustainable-finance issuance suffered due to ESG backlash and regulatory tensions, but Canada remained resilient and adaptation finance emerged.
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QNB Türkiye’s Yeliz Ataay Arıkök: Hitting Sustainable Finance Milestones
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Awards
GW Platt Foreign Exchange Awards 2026
Beyond The Treasurer's Desk: Record volatility has moved FX-risk management to the center of corporate strategy.
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GW Platt Foreign Exchange Bank Awards 2026: Central & Eastern Europe
OTP Bank’s Budapest FX hub brings together 10 traders and 25 sales professionals across dedicated spot, money market, and options desks, powered by automated pricing.