Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in driving economic growth and job creation worldwide. However, accessing financing for international trade remains a significant challenge for many of these businesses.

Companies and their treasury teams are under increasing pressure to evolve, adapt and innovate new digital business models to thrive, and survive.

The bank’s digital transformation, underpinned by its vision to be the best digital bank with branches, is yielding positive results.

The central bank is expected to award its first digital banking licences this summer, adding fuel to a market already burning from ambitious fintechs.

As the economic outlook of Egypt improves, the country’s banking sector is expected to reap the benefits.

Companies are increasingly looking to transform their corporate treasury functions into a real-time operation. While this transformation is a compelling opportunity, it is complex, requiring key building blocks to support it and ensure success.

As the financial and digital landscape rapidly evolves, corporate treasurers are at the forefront of navigating emerging payment trends. To succeed, preparation is key.

The UAE’s decision to take on the mantle of global leadership on climate change by hosting the COP28 conference has galvanised the private sector to take action. Companies are aligning their corporate strategies with the country’s roadmap to achieve net zero in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, and making their own commitments.

Christina Ma, Head of Global Banking for Asia Pacific at HSBC, discusses the digital revolution happening in the financial sector – and HSBC’s pivotal role in leading the transformation.

The private banking arm of OCBC is demonstrating differentiation and leadership on sustainability in the region.

The importance, opportunities and challenges of mainstreaming transition finance across the continent

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) has recently made strategic moves to position itself as a corporate and investment banking leader in the Gulf Cooperation Council region, signifying a shift in the institution's focus, capabilities, and commitment to its clients.

When it comes to banking, proximity and accessibility to people matter.

In the world of finance, partnerships often hold the key to success. The relationship between HSBC and fintech innovator Saxo proves the case.

Egypt has made strides towards financial inclusion as part of the country’s Vision 2030 strategy. Commercial International Bank (CIB) is one bank that is playing an important role in supporting the issue.

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How Egypt’s economic transformation plan has enabled the country to position itself as a trade and investment gateway to Africa.

While many financial institutions support good causes and run discrete projects to promote community well-being, Iberian leader CaixaBank has taken a unique, much longer-term approach to the idea of banking with a positive social impact.