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HSBC has established itself as a leader in the corporate foreign exchange space by continuously developing innovative solutions. The bank provides liquidity across a range of channels and has consistently ranked in the top three on external platforms with a heavy corporate presence.

Capitolis continues to develop innovative technology solutions for institutional clients aimed at enhancing the safety and stability of the FX market as a whole. The company’s flagship product, the Capitolis Novations platform, is the only FX novation platform available and has had a significant impact. By automating the novation process for market participants, including prime brokers, banks and hedge funds, Capitolis has optimized FX options portfolios, reducing risk and capital footprint while driving operational efficiencies for clients.

In South Africa, a new generation of digital banks and fintechs are offering credit and convenience to even the smallest SMEs. This provision of financing to the full spectrum of small and medium sized businesses could provide a path for other players to follow.

Extending banking services to African SMEs is vital to ensure economic and social progress, requiring both a regulatory effort from above and private sector problem-solving from below. Many of the continent’s most dynamic markets are now showing signs of progress.

IndusInd Bank’s commitment to sustainable development is underscored by compelling data reflecting its impact in 2023. Sustainable finance now constitutes approximately 46% of the bank’s total lending, up from 43% in 2022 and a significant rise from 33% in 2018. In 2023, the bank’s green and climate finance advances amounted to Rs78.8 billion ($944 million), representing 2.72% of its total loans.

Sir Patrick Sergeant, the charismatic founder of Euromoney and legendary lynchpin of financial journalism, passed away on September 18 aged 100.

Mashreq Al Islami continues to demonstrate its digital leadership in Islamic banking through the breadth and quality of the services and products it provides. It is Euromoney’s best Islamic digital bank this year.

If UniCredit is close to acquiring Commerzbank, it’s not just the result of a quick and crafty deal in the equities market. It comes after years of rebuilding the bank’s financial strength and reputation. Euromoney recalls how the Italian bank came back from the brink – ready to get into a position to buy Commerz.

The CE3 currencies have outperformed much of the emerging-market FX complex through recent carry unwinds – perhaps surprisingly, given the relative popularity of these currencies as receivers on account of high domestic policy rates.

Standard Chartered is a long-established international bank in the Greater Bay Area, with a strong commitment to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises. Recognizing the growth of cross-border e-commerce in the GBA, the bank has partnered with Linklogis to offer an e-commerce financing solution that leverages real-time Amazon transaction data, providing up to $1 million in overdraft facilities without requiring bank statements or collateral.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, Nanyang Commercial Bank (NCB) has a wide service network in Guangdong province and Hong Kong, with over 80% of its corporate clients being small and medium-sized enterprises. The bank is seizing cross-border opportunities and is dedicated to expanding its business in the Greater Bay Area for its SME clients.

HSBC has demonstrated robust growth and innovation. It expanded its wealth-management offerings and enhancing support for high-tech and green financing. Its local head is Daniel Chan.