October 2018

World GDP is growing, but not terribly fast, and many clouds dim the horizon. Without productivity improvements, global growth may be stalled.

The wealth built in emerging markets is transforming the private banking sector, with the needs and desires of the emerging-markets ultra-rich changing as rapidly as the markets themselves.

Global Finance unveils its 25th annual listing of the best banks—globally, regionally and in 149 countries. Winners have outperformed their peers and shown the ability to adapt to rapidly changing conditions in the industry.

Juan Alcaraz, general manager of CaixaBank, winner of World’s Best Consumer Bank, talks about deep customer profiling, technology benefits, and responsible stewardship.

Piyush Gupta, CEO of DBS talks about the value in being a trusted brand, the benefits of developing technology in-house, and why Singapore makes a great home base.

Roger Park, a partner at EY, leads innovation across the Americas for the financial services sector. He talks about EY’s dedicated innovation spaces and how technology is transforming work.

A free trade pact, new infrastructure investment, and diaspora bonds are some of the ingredients in Africa’s recipe for economic expansion.

A new tariff-reduction deal aims to knit Africa together economically. But with infrastructure and productivity deficits, is the continent ready to take advantage of it? 

Chinese finance is stepping up in Africa. While other powers worry about Beijing’s growing influence, it’s hard for cash-strapped governments to say no. 

Forget remittances. The best new tool for funding Africa may be bonds marketed to African expats. 

Africa’s tech start-ups are enjoying greater access to funding thanks to tech hubs, incubators and venture capital. 

Railway development in Africa as a path to economic growth is attracting capital and government support. 

Sector and geographical diversity in our ranking are on the rise, as oil and gas keep a low profile and big sub-Saharan economies stall.   

Azerbaijan has turned a corner and is diversifying away from oil dependency.

Africa is not the only continent China is investing in.

Whoever emerges on top of Brazil’s political system after this year’s election will face questions that have no good answers.

While political turmoil rages, Turkey’s financial sector keeps innovating, bucking conventional wisdom and keeping the wheels of commerce moving.

Asia's economic star is rising fast.

South Africa's woes deepen.

Cash is no longer king at Ikea.

Political crisis leaves Sweden's economic untouched.

Indian public banks in retreat at home and abroad.

GE, once an icon of integration and synergy, is undergoing a massive retrenchment. What does that tell us about the future of conglomerates?

Can new leadership overcome persistent labor strife?

Tesla's CEO in damage-control mode.

Can a banker run an airline? Finnair is about to find out.

Can new leadership continue Alibaba's success?

​IBM makes a bold move.

Cryptocurrencies are finding ways to play a role in the legitimate economy.

Australia cracks down on modern slavery.

Another sign of China's rise.

Big soda is expanding into less bubbly product lines.

National security concerns will have an impact on foreign investment and M&A.

Google loses "right to be forgotten" case.

Regulators go global to meet the crypto challenge.

Some old brands make headway while others not so much.

Banks in Southeast Asia confront integration and fintech amidst explosive growth. Could it be too much, too fast?

Tiny Estonia’s focus on high-end value has brought success in attracting foreign investment.