Jay Thibain

The financial advisory landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by a wave of consolidation as firms seek greater scale and enhanced capabilities to serve an increasingly demanding client base. In a major development reflecting this industry trend, SEI has officially acquired a

The familiar sight of a local bank branch is rapidly becoming a relic of the past across the United Kingdom's high streets, as a relentless wave of closures in 2025 reshapes how communities access fundamental financial services. This year alone, an astonishing 536 physical bank locations have

In a world where digital finance is commonplace for many, millions of individuals remain locked out of the formal economy, navigating a landscape fraught with risk and inefficiency. A strategic partnership announced at Money20/20 USA between payments giant Mastercard and cross-border specialist

The convergence of Artificial Intelligence and Advertising Technology is no longer a peripheral strategy but the central engine propelling the next generation of Financial Technology, fundamentally reshaping how financial applications attract, engage, and retain users. This powerful combination

A profound and accelerating structural transformation is reshaping the retail banking sector, a quiet revolution driven by the potent convergence of two distinct technological forces: neobanks and stablecoins. Far beyond their initial perception as mere user-friendly mobile applications, neobanks

From a niche alternative to a $3 trillion cornerstone of modern finance, the private credit market's explosive growth is undeniable. However, beneath its shiny surface of high yields and flexible financing, signs of significant fragility are emerging, posing potential risks to the broader financial

As lifespans increase and traditional pensions become increasingly rare, the fear of outliving retirement savings has emerged as a primary concern for millions of Americans, prompting a significant shift in the financial services industry toward products that promise stability. In response to this

The financial technology landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, shaped not by speculative venture capital but by highly strategic and targeted capital infusions that signal a new era of maturity for the industry. A recent wave of funding across the United Kingdom and Europe illuminates

With a sharp eye on the fintech landscape, market analyst Priya Jaiswal has tracked the meteoric rise of companies reshaping how businesses manage their finances. We sat down with her to unpack the recent success of Flex, a startup that just secured a significant $60 million Series B funding round.

Imagine a world where your payment app doesn’t just process transactions but anticipates your needs, spots potential fraud before it happens, and picks the fastest, cheapest way to send money—all without you lifting a finger. This isn’t science fiction; it’s the reality being shaped by agentic