Laura Spinale

Global Finance presents its inaugural annual listing of the best global, regional and national banks that serve SMEs, for more than 60 countries and regions.

With a new awards program, Global Finance highlights banks and companies taking the lead in innovating and expanding the reach of sustainable finance.

Turmoil births innovation and the pandemic brought on both.

African economies face especially tough barriers to post-Covid-19 recovery. Global Finance names the top 25 best performing companies throughout Africa. 

The Covid-19 crisis challenges banks to increase the pace of digital transformation. Fintech labs develop products to help.

CFOs can help their companies endure a downturn and prosper in a stronger economy.

Though still relatively new themselves, the world’s top fintech labs are helping startups, banks and governments devise fresh solutions and uncover untapped opportunities.