VOL. 38  NO. 10

The ranking of the world’s Safest Banks—which is at the center of this issue at all its different global, regional and country levels—is the result of a significant effort at Global Finance, not only through the dedicated work of David Sanders, who coordinates the project, but also through the thorough internal checks on the data conducted by our editorial team. For us, and hopefully, for the readers, it represents an annual check-up on the stability of the banks and the banking system worldwide. Our cover story by Craig Mellow also explores the state of global banking, highlighting challenges, opportunities, and the prospects for AI in the sector. This year’s rankings feature both familiar names and new entries, with the consistent presence of top banks underscoring the stability of many institutions and the wider banking system. The results of the “check-up” are presented here in great detail.

Andrea Fiano | Editor at Large
afiano@gfmag.com