Change Agents: Stars Of China
Global Finance’s Stars of China awards highlight leading banks’ digital progress and economic impact.
November 2018
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Award Winners
Q&A With Bing And Harrison Li of ICBC Asset Management (Global)
Last year, ICBC consolidated several asset management operations to create ICBC Asset Management (Global). Bing Li, who leads product development for the new entity, and Harrison Li, who leads global asset management for ICBC, talk about the new entity and its role in supporting the wider ambitions of the bank—and of China itself.
Global Salon
Unblocking The Blockchain: Salon Q&A With Paxos' Chad Cascarilla
Chad Cascarilla is CEO and co-founder of Paxos, a fintech startup that is regulated as a trust company. He spoke with Global Finance about the current state of blockchain, common misconceptions and why uptake among corporates seems slow.
World's Safest Banks 2018
The World's Safest Banks 2018
The key factor shaking up the rankings this year is the tightening of regulatory oversight worldwide.
Safest Banks In The World 2018 | Country Winners
Almost one in four countries experienced a change of their Safest Bank in 2018, as winners were rewarded for improved financial profiles, higher ratings and asset growth.
Top 25 Safest Banks In China 2018
For China’s banks, growth is easier than reducing debt and bad loans.
Top 50 Safest Banks In Europe 2018
Regulatory strictures have forced European banks to shape up, with positive results for many.
Safest Banks In The Middle East 2018
Middle East banks are generally strong, but will need to grow their books of quality loans to improve profitability.
Safest Islamic Banks In The GCC 2018
Islamic finance is expanding, though its strength is built in the Gulf.
Top 50 Safest Banks In Emerging Markets 2018
Emerging markets are more vulnerable to external shocks of all kinds; the safest banks provide stability in volatile markets.
Top 50 Safest Commercial Banks 2018
Rating-agency reappraisals shake up this year’s ranking of the world’s safest banks.
Biggest Emerging Market Banks 2018
China has the world’s biggest banks, so it’s no surprise that it leads the emerging markets rankings. The rest of the BRICs are well represented, too.
Biggest Banks In The World 2018
The world’s biggest banks are even bigger than last year. China has the biggest; Europe has the most.
Corporate Finance
The Special Appeal Of Spinoffs
Large companies around the world are breaking off pieces or breaking up in record numbers. Will the boom last?
Newsmakers
Brazilians’ Stark Presidential Choice
Brazilians' stark presidential choice.
Can J. Soltau Save J.C. Penney?
J.C. Penney struggles to avoid the fate of Sears and Toys "R" Us.
Germany’s Iconic Daimler To Be Led By Swede
Ola Källenius will be the first non-German to lead the company.
Old Guard Recalled To Action
South Africa's flailing government calls on old hands to right the ship.