In a strategic move to significantly boost Nigeria's economic landscape, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has appointed three new board members: Mr. Wole Adeniyi, Mr. Mohamad Darwish, and Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu. These appointments highlight the NESG’s commitment to ushering in t
Open Banking, introduced in the UK in 2018, has been a pioneering force in the financial sector, spearheading the movement towards greater transparency, competition, and innovation. This initiative has not only garnered attention within the UK but has also inspired similar ventures globally, each
The sharp rise in credit card defaults in the United States has become a growing concern for financial institutions and consumers alike. According to The Financial Times, leveraging data from BankRegData, U.S. credit card defaults surged to an unprecedented $46 billion from January through
Thailand is on the brink of a significant policy shift with the potential legalization of online gambling. This move, driven by economic incentives, aims to regulate and tax an already thriving underground industry. However, the prospect of legalizing online gambling brings with it substantial
Bench, the accounting startup founded in 2012, which had managed to secure a remarkable $113 million in investments from prominent backers such as Shopify and Bain Capital Ventures, surprisingly declared bankruptcy despite holding $2.8 million in cash. The apparent inability to manage their
Quantum computing is on the brink of revolutionizing various sectors, with financial technology (fintech) being one of the most promising areas of impact. This emerging technology leverages principles from quantum mechanics to solve complex problems and process massive amounts of data more
Investment banking is often linked with high-profile personalities like Jamie Dimon, terms like “Vampire Squid,” and institutions like Bloomberg. The industry is known for its booms-and-busts cycles, Wall Street and Square Mile landmarks, complex algorithms, and impressive slide presentations. Fin
In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and evolving customer expectations, the banking sector's landscape is undergoing transformative changes. In identifying the top U.S. banks for customer satisfaction by 2025, J.D. Power’s 2024 U.S. National Bank Satisfaction Study offers c
The recent $70-million CAD Series B funding round secured by the Toronto-based startup Float marks a significant milestone in its ambitious growth and innovation strategy. Led by Goldman Sachs Growth Equity, with crucial contributions from OMERS Ventures, FJ Labs, Teralys, and Garage Capital, the
Wells Fargo's fourth-quarter profit smashed Wall Street expectations, primarily fueled by a resurgence in dealmaking activities that significantly boosted its investment banking segment. This impressive performance saw the bank's shares rise by 3.1% to $73.40 in premarket trading.
