When it comes to servicing corporates through Treasury and Capital Markets (TCM), client experience is crucial. Hammad Naqvi, Group Head of TCM at Mashreq, explains how an unrivalled breadth of product and laser focus on service enables the bank to punch far above its weight.

Mashreq's holistic approach to digital transformation, customer-centricity, and technological innovation have been key to its success in the digital banking space. Fernando Morillo, group head of retail banking at Mashreq, discusses the bank’s successful journey.

After coming worryingly close to a full-blown economic crisis, this year saw Egypt turn things around. The authorities are promising new policies, privatisation, a raft of reforms and a thriving private sector. Investors – domestic and international – have been placated. But it will take much more for them to have faith that this time things will truly be different.

The most optimistic vision for Egypt’s economic future rests on a private sector that is allowed to grow and thrive. A combination of red tape, restrictions and state-owned monopoly has long prevented private firms from meeting their true potential. Egyptian authorities say they mean business this time – but there are some tough barriers that need breaking.

The EU Instant Payments Regulation, which came into effect in April 2024, aims to make instant payments the standard across the Single Euro Payments Area, while introducing enhanced security measures for faster transactions. Marianne Demarchi, Chief Executive EMEA at Swift, argues that interoperability between fragmented European Verification of Payee (VoP) schemes is a fundamental first step toward the success of pre-validating payments on a global scale.

Corporate treasury is rapidly evolving so organisations can navigate and adapt to a rapidly changing environment. For treasurers across industries, understanding the essential building blocks for successful treasury transformation is crucial.

The surge in wealth creation in Asia has led to the rise of a powerful player in the industry: the family office.

Africa’s economic growth has slowed markedly over the last 10 years. The solutions are many, but ultimately African countries need to move further up the value chain and diversify into new products. This means more trade - much more.

It is often said that African countries trade more with countries outside the continent than amongst themselves, in part as a legacy of the old colonial development model. Bolstering intra-Africa trade is not only welcome but also a key answer to sluggish economic growth. Progress through tools such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is happening, but not as fast as it could.

A focus on supporting small and medium enterprises, a penchant for innovation, international standards and an emphasis on sustainable financing have put Golomt Bank in prime position in Mongolia’s banking industry.

Despite the challenging macro environment, corporate confidence is rising as UK and European economies emerge from recession, emboldening companies’ drive for expansion

Multiple forces are driving a profound transformation in global trade and supply chains. As a bank operating at the core of these global networks, HSBC highlights five of the forces that are having some of the greatest impact on the future of trade

Corporate treasuries are undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by the digitization of commerce, shifts in global supply chains, and the rise of advanced technologies. As businesses face these changes, HSBC is stepping in to provide critical support. From helping companies streamline operations to enabling real-time decision-making, HSBC is at the forefront of this transformation

The direct-to-consumer or D2C e-commerce model continues to evolve across Asia and Latin America. Citi experts consider the factors behind this growth, the sectors that could benefit, and how the model could develop in the future.

The subscription services e-commerce model is a good example of taking an established, well-understood payment concept and adapting it to the needs of modern consumers.

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.

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.