The global economy has weathered recent shocks, but mounting debt – now far above pre-pandemic levels – is pushing many developing countries toward crisis. Without urgent reforms, high borrowing costs and weak growth could trigger lasting setbacks

In a challenging global climate, Crédit Mutuel has delivered robust results for 2024, driven by strong fundamentals, mutualist values, and a clear focus on long-term resilience and sustainability

Sri Lanka’s economic recovery gained momentum in 2024, with political stability and policy consistency driving growth. Sampath Bank played a key role, aligning its strategy to support national resurgence and innovation

Sri Lanka rebounded from a huge economic crisis due to timely measures. Sampath Bank led the post-crisis recovery with strategic lending, SME support, digital innovation and community initiatives

BOI’s tech platform helped the Nigerian government distribute $160m to 1.2 million people during the pandemic

With 41 million SMEs, Nigeria’s economy can thrive – with the right kind of sustainable and responsible financing

Access Bank takes an innovative, 360 degree approach to sustainability, resulting in a diverse menu of ESG initiatives across environmental, social and governance levels

The adverse effects of the pandemic coupled with the preceding currency and debt crisis have challenged Turkey’s economic stability

With access to significant capital, the finance sector has the capacity to make meaningful progress towards sustainable development. Through a number of corporate initiatives, Access Bank is pushing positive change even further

Liechtenstein’s banks have had a successful year, not least thanks to their quality services and the principality’s stability. Now, the country’s banks are setting their sights on sustainability as the driving force of their operations

Social Performance Task Force’s universal standards for Social Performance Management will help Empresta balance social impact with attractive returns, explains Ricardo George Assaf

Carlos Ochoa discusses the benefits that diversifying into Costa Rica and the US has brought the microfinance company

Green bonds are a relatively young financial instrument, but their appeal to investors with environmental concerns makes them integral to the fight against climate change