September 2018

A few years ago Brent crude hit a low of $27 per barrel. Recently it topped $80. What are the macro consequences of higher prices?

Businesses have a range of options to deal with rising oil prices, from doing nothing to getting into the oil business themselves.

The first round—country and subcategory winners—of Global Finance’s Best Digital Bank awards 2018 reveals that digital transformations are driving efforts by global, regional and national banks to build their corporate and consumer clientele—and cut costs while they’re at it.

The Bank of Distinction Award honors entities that are punching above their weight, using digital technology to deliver a competitive customer experience.

Tapodyuti Bose, global head of Channels and Enterprise Services, Citi Treasury and Trade Solutions, explains the importance of removing friction with open banking.

Advanced technologies help banks be competitive and retain customers. Maxim Evdokimov, vice president of Russia’s Tinkoff Bank, a digital leader that took several regional awards, explains how technology and lifestyle banking will drive the industry.

Global Finance editors sat down with this month's Salon guest Rafael Elias, director of Latin America research at Exotix Capital, to discuss the economic outlook for the region and Mexico’s prospects under new leadership.

Russia has stabilized itself since its 2014 break with the West—but prospects for faster growth that could attract foreign investors remain dim.

Tensions in the South China Sea result in new agreement.

Falling population fuels rising wages.

Diplomatic breakthrough on disputed sea and energy issues.

Despite recent global convergence in standards, accounting for acquisitions remains tricky—in both the run-up to a deal and its aftermath. This year’s robust M&A activity is keeping finance teams busy.

GE Africa has a new CEO.

Pakistan's new prime minister faces high debt and a currency crisis.

PepsiCo's CEO Indra Nooyi steps down.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' new CEO has some big shoes to fill.

Microlending boom goes bust.

Trade and tariff wars could lead to recessions.

Turkey's economic woes are contagious.

Another real-world application of blockchain technology.

Swiss workers are leaving their country; foreign talent is pouring in.

Tesla's CEO Elon Musk continues to make waves online.

What happens in Turkey may not stay in Turkey.

Corporate treasury operations will not be affected by new fintech report.

Blockchain technology is going mainstream.

Investing in Myanmar requires reconciling great opportunities and great risks.