Paul Curcio named editor of GL

New editor Paul Curcio outlines a commitment to the digital future of global finance and its roots.

The life cycle of a magazine is no different from the life cycle of a person. After almost 40 years, global finance A kind of middle age has been reached – a deeper stage of life where experience has become expertise, and institutional knowledge has turned into authority. In other words, it knows its business – which makes this a particularly meaningful moment to step in as editor.

I come into this role after leading a financial newsroom for years, and with each stop along the way informing the next, this feels like a particularly opportune time.

global finance stands at an inflection point, adapting its digital strategy to a media landscape that is fragmenting as new technologies – most notably artificial intelligence – reshape the way information is produced, distributed and consumed.

However, our main goal remains unchanged. Our readers expect accuracy, clarity and insight into the forces shaping the global economy – standards championed by my predecessor Andrea Fiano for the last 15 years. What will change is how we deliver that journalism: a more dynamic, responsive and digitally engaged approach that reflects how our audiences consume information today.

I take this responsibility seriously – not only for the coverage but also for the next phase of the publication’s growth.

The May 2026 issue highlights the tension between legacy systems and rapid technological change. Craig Mello’s cover story examines how the global banking industry is working to integrate AI into long-term infrastructure – a delicate balancing act with far-reaching implications. This theme continues in our Global Salon conversation with Mark Koziel, who offers a candid perspective on how the accounting profession is adopting AI. We also present the first round of our Best Bank Awards, which recognize excellence across countries and regions – an enduring benchmark for our audiences.

global finance It has long helped its readers understand the increasingly complex financial world. This remains our mission, even as the tools and landscape continue to evolve.