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Encouraged by government stimulus programs, banks are finding new ways to finance SMEs. Once the economy recovers, will the surge of interest recede?
In 2021, the world’s companies will back off bond buying in favor of paying down debt and making strategic acquisitions.
For many trade finance banks that still relied on legacy systems and paper-based processes, the Covid crisis put them on a forced march into the future.
Household saving is defined as the difference between a household’s disposable income and its expenditures on goods and services. During the pandemic it rose to historical highs everywhere.
On October 27, Global Finance conducted a Sub-custody Roundtable, moderated by publisher and editorial director Joseph Giarraputo. The Roundtable agenda covered crucial topics in the sub-custody sector including: the global and regional impact on the COVID-19 pandemic on sub-custodians; the effect ...
Catholic investing joins Islamic finance, ESG metrics, and green bonds as a way of making money ethically.
Who gets it, how much—and when—could make or break economies this year.
Kate Dodson, Vice President for Global Health at the UN Foundation, discusses WHO’s Strategic Preparedness Response Plan.
Massimiano Tellini, Intesa Sanpaolo’s global head of Circular Economy, speaks to Global Finance about what a circular economy is and why it is relevant now.
From high growth to laggard status, Spain has felt the pandemic’s economic sting. Now, a budget crisis threatens its recovery.
Billionaire wealth grew despite the global pandemic, particularly for those in tech, health care, and industrials.
What can policymakers do to ensure their nations—and the world—prosper after the Covid crisis passes?
Julio Velarde, chairman of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru, talked to Global Finance about the impact of Covid-19 and expectations for the future.
The president of the Central Bank of Brazil talks to Global Finance.
The governor of the Bank of Italy shares thoughts with Global Finance.
José Cantero, president of the Central Bank of Paraguay sits down with Global Finance to discuss how the current state of the world is affecting Paraguay’s economy.
Governor of the Central Bank of Chile shares insights with Global Finance.
Our 26th annual report grading the world’s central bankers considers their responses to the high-stress conditions wrought by the pandemic.
The governor of the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic speaks to Global Finance.
CEO Gonzalo Gortázar discusses CaixaBank’s distinctive socially responsible model, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and its future following its merger with Bankia.
The Covid-19 crisis derailed Portugal’s economic comeback. Can stimulus, fiscal prudence and an attractive climate for retirees get it back on track?
The high-stakes battle is being watched closely as a showdown over the vast commercial power of the iPhone producer.
Commercial real estate is being reshaped by the health crisis, offering both risk and opportunity.
The risk that tenants will fall behind on rent payments or go out of business under the stresses of the global coronavirus pandemic is enormous.
Declining stock markets spell opportunities for family offices. But with some countries responding to the Covid-19 crisis better than others, geography matters.
A squeeze on jobs and wages in the US and other developed countries will translate into fewer remittances, affecting less-developed regions such as Central and Latin America.
Most 2020 annual general meetings will be conducted virtually, possibly sparking a permanent change in shareholder participation.
The ECB announced that it will accept bonds below investment grade as collateral for its bank financing facility.
Millions of people have been forced to work from home, companies struggle to stay connected and keep productivity up.
Natasha Lamb is managing partner and director of Equity Research and Shareholder Engagement at Arjuna Capital, an investment firm focusing on sustainability and impact. Arjuna allows clients to align investments with their values. Global Finance asked Lamb to explain strategy and results.
Coronavirus crisis puts expertise in command.
Under dramatic new conditions, business is rapidly adapting, with unpredictable long-term effects.
Head of the ECB sparks anxiety during a time of crisis.
One Italian automaker is going above and beyond the government's measures to halt the spread of coronavirus.
As it celebrates a half-century of existence and its 49th annual gathering, the World Economic Forum seeks to push the private sector to do more to save the habitability of the planet.
Rising discontent among citizens around the world has led some to repudiate global integration. Will the world go back to raising walls between nations?
Fighting climate change is not just for the private sector.
The world's billionaires are getting younger and more diverse.
The leading Spanish banks are embracing both technology and social responsibility.
Spain’s export-driven economy has held up well despite slowing growth, but that could be about to change.
More women are in executive and management positions than ever before, but equality remains a long way off.
Geopolitics is increasingly driving M&A developments.
Luisa Gomez Bravo, global head of Corporate and Investment Banking, talks about what sets BBVA apart from competitors and how it keeps innovating for its clients.
Héctor Valdez Albizu, governor of the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic, on economic prospects and efforts to attract investors.
José Cantero Sienra, new governor of the Central Bank of Paraguay, talks stability, reform and external shocks.
Wilfredo Rafael Cerrato, president of the Central Bank of Honduras, talks about his country’s progress toward achieving economic stability—and its plans for maintaining it.
Roberto Campos Neto, president of the Central Bank of Brazil, on the economic prospects for his country and the region, and how reforms are helping mitigate risk.
Alberto Grana, president of the Central Bank of Uruguay, discusses how the country is ensuring its long-term economic growth in the face of external pressures.
Julio Velarde, governor of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru, discusses his country’s coming rebound and shoring up stability to mitigate market swings.
Geopolitical uncertainty makes economic planning difficult and rife with contingencies.
Deal-making accelerates as Brexit's new October 31 deadline looms.
Paraguay is largely insulated from Argentina's growing economic woes.
Portugal is posting economic growth ahead of the EU average, but a high debt load and unmet needs for public investment signal lingering risks.
The Caribbean’s long-term outlook hinges on diversifying out of tourism and commodities and turning climate change challenges into growth opportunities.
Italy's largest bank bucks the trend towards greater social media presence.