November 2019

Given the potential for macroeconomic disruption, Global Finance’s ranking of the World’s Safest Banks is especially valuable in 2019.

Gulf-region Islamic banks are joining forces to better compete.

The safest emerging markets banks exhibit a measure of stability that keeps them buoyant despite global recession concerns.

This year, the Country Winners of the Global Finance World’s Safest Banks rankings include five new countries and 24 new winners. And three countries had two banks in a near-tie for the No. 1 spot.

With profits squeezed and fintech expanding, banks are re-evaluating their business models.

Economic headwinds and uncertainty are prompting many banks to restructure—whether their balance sheets are growing or not.

Chinese banks dominate Global Finance’s top-50 ranking for emerging markets; Brazil maintains second place despite economic pressures

Greg Portell leads the global consumer practice at consulting firm A.T. Kearney. He talks with Global Finance about the challenges to serving consumers around the world as well as new opportunities.

With pension reform approved, Congress is shifting its focus to creating a more pro-business environment.

Spain’s export-driven economy has held up well despite slowing growth, but that could be about to change.

The leading Spanish banks are embracing both technology and social responsibility.

A revolution overthrew the country's dictator, clearing the way for political and economic reform.

Some African nations may face a debt crisis if their economic growth stagnates.

Only 9 jurisdiction remain on the EU's tax haven blacklist, mostly Pacific islands with few EU financial ties.

Your friendly neighborhood UPS driver could be replaced by a flying robot sooner than you think.

More women are in executive and management positions than ever before, but equality remains a long way off.

Corporate borrowing remains high, despite fears of a pending recession. Still, post-crisis rules may be mitigating the risks.

Scandal continues to rattle the Japanese automaker.

An outsider takes over in Tunisia.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is defying expectations, bringing peace, and reviving Ethiopia's economy.

A woman whose career began on the ground floor of the Scottish bank is now in charge of running it.

Banks seek partners to innovate since they have trouble doing it on their own.

Facebook's currency seems to be going nowhere fast.

Can national currencies free themselves from the constraints of the nation-state?

Thematic macro-trend investing is on the rise.

Governments unite to combat international tax avoidance.

Russia is going green.

Nigeria's central bank is trying to get the private sector moving.

Trouble in the financial markets means a more activist fed.

Investors are becoming bearish on tech IPOs after disappointments from Uber, Lyft and WeWork.

Failing at due diligence often means failing at M&A.

How are MENA banks looking to get ahead of the innovation curve? Global Finance’s Dubai Conference explored new ways to thrive in the digital age.            

Egypt and Lebanon may have very different economies but they have one thing in common: the importance of their central banks.

Levantine banks operate in fragile economies in a region facing severe upheaval. Some are finding a way through the chaos better than others.

In conjunction with Sibos 2019 in London, England, Global Finance hosted some of the world's top bankers at an event honring the winners of our Transaction Banking Aawards. Congratulations to all the honorees!