As banks deepen their use of AI, blockchain, and other technologies, expectations for innovation are rapidly evolving. Global Finance is pleased to announce its Global Innovators, those organisations spearheading innovation in financial services to boost efficiency, customer.

The Global High-Stakes Response To Tariff Turmoil 🌏 . To find out how companies are coping with rising trade tensions and currency volatility, we asked manufacturers and exporters on the ground in key regions—Southeast Asia, Japan, India, and the United States—about how they.

Capitalizing on natural resources and a prime geographic location, the Dominican Republic considers a host of opportunities to expand exports and encourage foreign investment. With a focus on services, the island nation looks to create a logistics hub in the region and China's.

The wave of consolidation in Europe is being led by Italy with several active deals. The mergers are positive news for customers and investors, as efficiency, profitability and quality of service are set to improve. Click to read more.

Geopolitical risks, interest rate changes and currency fluctuations often create hurdles in the complex world of international business. Evgeniya Sharkova, Sanin Merdžan & Martina Zimmerl of Raiffeisen Bank International discuss how these needs can be met, using a real-world.

Spain’s economy keeps outpacing Europe, thanks to tourism, immigration, and a budding pharma sector. But tariff threats and structural challenges loom. #Spain . Spain: Post-Pandemic Champion

The rapidly evolving nature of AI is a double-edged sword as far as cybersecurity goes. Aaron Chiew, Head of Digital Channels for @dbsbank Institutional Banking Group talks about new frontiers in AI cyber threats for companies and turning risk into operational resilience. #AI.

Global Finance speaks with Rouven Bergmann, Group CFO of Dassault Systèmes on the evolving role of the CFO, the challenge of balancing long-term investment with short-term performance amid global uncertainty and more. Read below. CFO Corner: Rouven Bergmann, Dassault Systèmes.

AI’s huge appetite for computing power is fueling a global data-center ramp-up. Investors and builders are counting on the boom to continue. Read below. #AI #datacenters . The AI Facility Frenzy

Paul Brody, EY: How Blockchain Is Transforming Global Commerce . #BlockchainInnovation .

Trump’s new wave of protectionism is shaking faith in the US dollar and prompting nations to rewire trade and financial relationships. #tariffs #TrumpTariffs #GlobalTrade . Tariff Shock Fuels A Great Realignment Of Global Trade

Manish Kohli, head of Global Payments Solutions at HSBC, discusses the bank’s digital-payments strategy and how it is innovating in transaction banking. HSBC was named one of Global Finance’s Most Innovative Banks. Read more. #transactionbanking #Innovation #payments . Manish.

Ramaco’s CEO Says Surprise Rare Earth Discovery Sparks US Production

Lebanon On The Path To Reform . Lebanon's Parliament last month partly lifted banking secrecy laws in a rare move to encourage transparency and revive the nation’s scattered economy. #Lebanon .

Global Finance speaks with Randa Sadiq, CEO of Arab Bank, on receiving the Best Bank in the Middle East award for 2025. Arab Bank delivered strong results last year, driven by geographic and income stream diversification, innovation and AI integration, and a growing presence in.

Global insurers are partnering with stakeholders, including governments and environmental groups, as they adapt to the impact of climate change. Read more. #insurance #ClimateAction . All In It Together

As companies navigate a tariff tsunami and reshoring renaissance, they are finding new tools and strategies—some AI-powered—to manage the challenge. #trade #tariffs #AI . A Sea Of Uncertainty

Global Finance spoke to Brian Coulton, Chief Economist at @FitchRatings on how tariffs, inflation, disrupted supply chains, and renews regionalism are reshaping trade amid prolonged protectionist policies. Read more. #tariffs #inflation #trade #SupplyChain