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Capital Finance International (CFI.co) is an international business, economics and finance publication providing reporting and analysis on global markets, banking and corporate affairs.

Italy: Europe’s Overlooked Fintech Opportunity?

European fintech is entering a more selective phase. After several years in which capital flowed towards the most visible hubs and fastest-growing companies, investors are now asking a different set of questions. Where is there still room for meaningful growth?

EastWest’s Next Chapter: Discipline, Digital Scale, and the Consumer Finance Advantage

EastWest President Jacqueline S Fernandez outlines a strategy built around disciplined consumer growth, phygital banking, stronger risk controls, and a culture of ownership. With net income rising 21 percent to Php9.2bn in 2025, the bank is positioning resilience, customer engagement,

EastWest Banking Corporation: Connecting Further in Philippine Consumer Finance

EastWest Banking Corporation has built its position in the Philippine market through a consumer-led strategy, broad physical reach, expanding digital platforms, and the institutional strength of the Filinvest Group. With net income rising to Php9.2bn in 2025 and dividends of

XM: Trusted Execution and Human Care in Volatile Markets

When markets come under pressure from geopolitical shocks, policy surprises or abrupt liquidity shifts, two capabilities determine whether investors remain resilient: robust execution and informed human judgment. XM’s nominations for Best Gold Broker and Best Customer Service underscore that dual

Miguel Lama, CEO of Corporación Zona Franca Santiago: Building a Leading Investment Hub in the Americas

Santiago Business City After more than five decades of industrial leadership, Corporación Zona Franca Santiago is entering a new phase of development. What began as an industrial park has evolved into a manufacturing and logistics platform of regional relevance —

Tunis International Bank: The Bank of the Region

Established as the first private non-resident commercial bank in Tunisia since 1982, TIB has earned its reputation as a local provider of high-quality products and services for internationally oriented clients. Its coverage spans corporates, financial institutions, governments and individuals in

La Trobe Financial: The Difference Is Discipline

In an era defined by rapid product proliferation and an ever-expanding universe of investment ideas, one principle continues to separate lasting performance from fleeting opportunity: discipline. For more than seven decades, Australian asset manager La Trobe Financial has built its

Schafer Cullen: Why Discipline Still Defines Value Investing

In an equity market often driven by momentum, narrative and short-term positioning, Schafer Cullen continues to make the case for a more traditional discipline: buy good companies cheaply, insist on dividends, protect the balance sheet, and give time for value

Trading.com: Building A Unified Investing and Trading Ecosystem

Retail investors increasingly expect one coherent experience across long-term investing and short-term trading. Trading.com is positioning itself for that shift, combining intuitive platform design with transparent pricing, consistent execution, and a roadmap that extends beyond shares into a broader multi-asset

Tomáš Spurný: Steering MONETA Money Bank’s Transformation with Discipline and Scale

As Chairman of the Management Board and Chief Executive Officer of MONETA Money Bank, Tomáš Spurný has overseen a decade of disciplined growth, strategic expansion, and digital transformation, positioning the institution as a leading force in Czech retail and SME