Germany will provide an initial contribution of 10 million euros ($11.59 million) to the World Bank trust fund this year with the support of the Compact with Africa, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said on Thursday.

State Bank of India has been adjudged as the World's Best Consumer Bank for 2025 by Global Finance magazine. The evaluation was based on the publication's comprehensive research and analysis, enriched by insights from corporate finance executives,

The World Bank’s latest Global Findex 2025 Report has revealed unprecedented progress in financial inclusion, particularly in low and middle-income countries. However, a significant number of adults especially women,

BBVA has been recognized as the World’s Best Corporate Bank for 2025 by Global Finance for the third time in a row.

The US is withdrawing from global efforts to make international finance sustainable. That must not prevent other policymakers, international organizations and private investors continuing this vital work.

The World Bank has reported a major surge in global financial inclusion, with nearly 80 percent of adults worldwide now holding accounts

Global Finance announces its selections for the World’s Best Banks 2025, including its honoree for the World’s Best Consumer Bank, which is being revealed here for the first time. The 2025 World’s Best Consumer Bank is State Bank of India.

The independence of central banks, which allows policymakers to operate free from political meddling, is considered sacrosanct by investors and economists.

Lisa Verbit has financed loans for wealthy clients to buy elite boats for more than 35 years. She tells Barron’s about the changes she’s seen in her business.

The EU and Mexico collectively comprise around one-third of U.S. imports by value, and the U.S. is a critical export market for both trading partners: around 80% of Mexico’s exports – and roughly 20% of the EU’s – go to the U.S. READ MORE

The World Bank’s Global Findex 2025 has revealed that more adults across developing economies, including Nigeria, saved money formally than