Beyond the Buzz: New Treasury Solutions with AI

Beyond the Buzz: New Treasury Solutions with AI

As artificial intelligence (AI) appears poised to revolutionize financial services, Andreas Lutz, CEO of global treasury solutions leader Fides, discusses the potential benefits of AI-powered treasury services, using AI to bridge the API connectivity gap with legacy systems and mitigating risks through responsible AI.

Ethiopias’s Rising Demand for Digital Banking

Ethiopias’s Rising Demand for Digital Banking

Substantial investment in its digital platform positioned Awash Bank to capture growth opportunities driven by Ethiopia’s rapidly increasing demand for mobile and online banking services. Kefyalew Shiferaw, Awash Bank’s Chief, Digital Banking Officer, discusses the bank’s digital strategy and future expansion into new markets.

Navigating the Sustainability Commitment Paradox: A roadmap for corporate treasurers

Navigating the Sustainability Commitment Paradox: A roadmap for corporate treasurers

Corporate treasurers face the challenge of balancing an uncertain economic outlook with increasing demands for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) responsibility. However, financial prudence and a sustainable future can go hand in hand. By integrating sustainability into strategic decision-making, treasurers can harness the tangible business benefits and position their organisations for future success.

How financial institutions can help with the fight against climate change

How financial institutions can help with the fight against climate change

When it comes to taking the necessary measures to mitigate the worst effects of climate change, action does not come cheap. Introducing the necessary changes to energy production, ensuring more environmentally methods of production and re-tooling existing industries, for example, will come with significant costs. And, unfortunately, a significant proportion of these costs are going to be borne by those least able to afford them.

Belfius: We Go Further For The Love Of Our Belgian Customers

Belfius: We Go Further For The Love Of Our Belgian Customers

Acclaimed for its cash management and trade finance expertise, Belfius Bank is leveraging its public-sector experience to innovate corporate transaction banking in Belgium. Koen Vierendeels, Belfius’s Head of Transaction Banking, discusses the customer-centric heart of the bank’s strategy and how its Belgian-market focus is a strong competitive advantage in achieving customer service excellence and navigating risk.

Tunisia’s Banking Future Emerges From its Past

Tunisia’s Banking Future Emerges From its Past

With roots reaching back over 100 years, AMEN Bank is among Tunisia’s most successful and dynamic banks today. Néji Ghandri, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Amen Bank, explains how the bank has sustained its strong position over many decades and continues to bring market-leading innovation in Tunisia’s financial sector.

Africa’s Current State of Play and Opportunities

Africa’s Current State of Play and Opportunities

Africa offers a huge opportunity for positive climate change action and sustainability if done sensibly and collectively. The continent has experienced significant losses and damages attributable to climate change, including drought, biodiversity loss, lower food production, weaker economic growth, and loss of lives. These impacts will exacerbate if global warming is above target but limiting global warming to 1.5°C or below would significantly reduce damages to African economies, agriculture, health, and ecosystems. The African population is heavily exposed to climate impacted sectors with over one-half of the workforce employed in agriculture. 

Sukuk Issuance Drives Egypt’s Economic Growth & Sustainable Finance

Sukuk Issuance Drives Egypt’s Economic Growth & Sustainable Finance

A leading provider of Sharia-compliant financial solutions in Egypt, ADIB Egypt spearheaded the country’s launch of Sukuk issuance, promising to increase Islamic banking and stimulate economic growth. Mohammed Aly, CEO of ADIB Egypt, discusses the bank’s role in Egypt’s approval of sovereign Sukuk issuance and the anticipated benefits for Sukuk issuers, market liquidity & sustainable finance.