The strategic alliance forged between BBVA and OpenAI is increasingly viewed not just as another tech partnership, but as a foundational moment signaling the banking industry’s irreversible pivot toward an AI-native future. This roundup of industry analysis explores how the Spanish banking giant is
A powerful confluence of renewed Wall Street confidence, encouraging macroeconomic signals, and a remarkable surge in corporate dealmaking has significantly bolstered the outlook for Bank of America Corporation, positioning the financial titan favorably as it moves into the new year. As of December
In the rapidly evolving world of U.S. payments, the launch of the Federal Reserve's FedNow system marked a pivotal moment. Yet, many of the nation's largest financial institutions took a measured approach to adoption. To unpack this, we're joined by Priya Jaiswal, a recognized authority in banking
The traditional playbook for retirement investing is being rewritten as high-net-worth individuals increasingly seek sophisticated methods to actively manage their digital asset holdings without succumbing to market volatility. In a significant development for the digital asset space, Registered
Ethical banks face a profound challenge: how to maintain their values-based mission while competing with the technological might of global financial giants. These institutions, built on principles of social and environmental responsibility, often operate on a smaller scale, making it difficult to
With the Federal Reserve recently closing the books on major enforcement actions against two very different financial institutions, Goldman Sachs and Metropolitan Commercial Bank, the industry is closely watching what it takes to get back into regulators’ good graces. We're joined by Priya Jaiswal,
As financial markets move from 2025 into the new year, a distinct atmosphere of calculated optimism is emerging among investors who are strategically positioning their portfolios for long-term success. This forward-looking sentiment is being sculpted by an unusual convergence of macroeconomic
Priya Jaiswal, a leading voice in finance and business strategy, joins us today to dissect a significant move in the banking sector: First HoldCo's divestment from its merchant banking arm. This strategic pivot, which transfers FBNQuest Merchant Bank to EverQuest Group, is more than just a
With the lines between technology and finance blurring faster than ever, the recent announcement of Enova’s acquisition of Grasshopper Bank marks a pivotal moment. This isn't just another deal; it's a strategic fusion of a high-tech lending engine with a federally-chartered digital bank, a move
In an increasingly digital global economy where recurring revenue models are paramount, businesses have long grappled with the costly and complex challenge of a fragmented payments landscape. European financial service provider Mollie has announced a definitive agreement to acquire the bank payment
