Eva Lefebvrain

With the sponsor bank industry facing intense scrutiny, Hatch Bank's recent appointment of Amanda Swoverland, a seasoned risk and compliance executive, as its new president is a move that has captured the sector's attention. We sat down with banking and finance authority Priya Jaiswal to dissect

The termination of the landmark TD-First Horizon deal was not merely a setback for two institutions; it was a watershed moment that ushered in a new era for bank mergers and acquisitions. This shift has given rise to a more cautious, yet highly strategic approach: opportunistic M&A, where banks

A recent cascade of multi-million dollar funding rounds across the global financial technology landscape demonstrates that investor appetite for disruptive innovation remains remarkably strong, signaling a new phase of targeted, strategic growth. This influx of capital is not a scattered bet but a

The intricate web of digital payments that underpins the modern economy, processing trillions of dollars daily, relies on an infrastructure that many of its most innovative players can only access indirectly. As financial technology companies continue to redefine how money moves, the Federal

As one of Japan's most storied financial institutions celebrates its 100th anniversary, it is embarking on a strategic transformation that pits a forward-looking vision against deep-seated financial risks. Nomura Holdings is making a significant and deliberate pivot toward Japan's domestic wealth

The once-uniform landscape of the banking world’s work culture has fractured, with one major bank's decision to mandate a full return to the office sending definitive shockwaves through the financial sector. This move has drawn a clear line in the sand, forcing both institutions and individuals to

The once-distinct realms of decentralized blockchain technology and agile digital banking are rapidly converging, forging a new financial reality that promises to be more inclusive, efficient, and institutionally robust. This powerful synergy is propelling Ethereum beyond its initial perception as

In a significant move to enhance its capital markets division, U.S. Bank recently announced its acquisition of financial services firm BTIG. To dissect the nuances of this billion-dollar deal, we sat down with Priya Jaiswal, a leading authority in banking and corporate finance. Our conversation

A sudden and provocative proposal to cap credit card interest rates at a mere 10% has ignited a firestorm of debate across Washington and Wall Street, pitting populist consumer protection sentiment against the established principles of the American financial system. The initiative, announced by

When a major bank's mobile app fails, the digital lifelines of thousands of customers are severed, leaving them unable to manage their finances. Following a recent AIB outage that specifically locked out Android users, we spoke with banking and finance authority Priya Jaiswal. She offers a rare