The financial system is constantly evolving, and the regulatory and supervisory framework must keep pace. Michelle Bowman discusses the work of the US and urges global financial watchdogs to be flexible

EU banking rules are under pressure for simplification. Jesper Berg and Hans Geeroms argue that reforms should cut complexity without weakening financial safeguards

The global economy is facing unprecedented geopolitical and economic challenges. Paul Stirling provides an in-depth analysis of International Finance Centres, which remain the indispensable engines of the global economy

World Commerce Review is pleased to announce that Euro Exim Bank Limited has been awarded the WCR Best Trade Finance Bank 2026 for the seventh year running.

Digitalisation is reshaping how financial markets operate, says Christine Lagarde. For Europe, this is above all an opportunity to deepen integration, strengthen autonomy and anchor innovation in trusted public money across markets and payments

Europe faces unprecedented geopolitical and economic challenges, including high dependencies on external providers for energy, technology, security, and financial infrastructure. Frank Elderson argues reducing these dependencies is essential for safeguarding the European way of life