According to the 2025 Global Peace Index, over the past two decades most indicators of peacefulness have worsened. Old and new conflicts, and our political and cultural polarization, are the main culprits. Peace is the Foundation of Prosperity It is all very simple. Peace, Mother Teresa said, begins with a smile. With peace, cue the … Read more
A tax project on the 3.5% versions on the money sent from the United States to non-citizens abroad has sent shock to countries that depend on international transfers. Part of the law on “One Big Beautiful Bill” currently in front of the American Senate, the levy would affect 40 to 50 million non-citizens in the … Read more
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bitcoin has been navigating a turbulent environment over the past few days, as escalating geopolitical tensions continue to drive market uncertainty. On Friday at dawn, Israel launched a military strike against Iran, triggering immediate retaliations that have since kept global financial markets … Read more
The enormous appetite of the AI for the computation power feeds a global power of data center. Investors and manufacturers count on the boom to continue. During the height of the industrial revolution, we saw the level of demand for infrastructure capacity that the boom of artificial intelligence created. It is estimated that around 10 … Read more
In the past year, banks have prioritized innovation via digital platforms and AI, which has improved service, safety and analytical capacities. Global Finance announces the 2025 Innovators of Asia-Pacific. Regional winners Most innovative bank in Asia-Pacific | Taipei Fubon Bank In 2024, the Taiwan Bank presented Intellichat, a chatbot activated by Gen Ai, designed to … Read more
The banking sector has increased the integration of AI for tasks ranging from the tracing of assets to the resumption of debt, increasing the bar for innovation. Global Finance announces 2025 innovators from Africa. Regional winners The most innovative bank in Africa | Nedbank Mozambique In order to modernize operations, Nedbank Mozambique has implemented innovative … Read more
Trump’s new wave of protectionism is shaking faith in the US dollar and prompting nations to rewire trade and financial relationships. The global trade order has entered a period of profound uncertainty. Longstanding alliances are shifting, financial norms are being questioned, and countries are scrambling to revamp their economic strategies. Globalization isn’t dead, however; it’s … Read more
Paul Brody is the head of the world blockchain of the professional service company EY and co-author of a book of 2023, Ethereum for Business: A Plain-English Guide to the Use Case which generates asset management yields to payments to supply chains. He speaks with Global Finance of the impact of Blockchain technology on everything, … Read more
Michelle Knowles is the director of commerce and working capital (Pan Africa) to the ABSA Group regional group. She explains how innovation and technology modify finances in Africa. Global finance: How does innovation transform banking services into Africa? Michelle Knowles: Innovation in Africa has created a more inclusive and more effective financial ecosystem by stimulating … Read more
Paul Brody is the head of the world blockchain of the professional service company EY and co-author of a book of 2023, Ethereum for Business: A Plain-English Guide to the Use Case which generates asset management yields to payments to supply chains. He speaks with Global Finance of the impact of Blockchain technology on everything, … Read more