Natalie Poirain

The U.S. financial services sector presented a fascinating study in contrasts to kick off the new year, with a clear line drawn between the fortunes of traditional banking giants and modern payment networks. While the sector as a whole, tracked by indicators like the Financial Select Sector SPDR

The once-bustling trading floors and packed branch offices of America's largest banks are undergoing a quiet but profound transformation driven not by market crashes or economic downturns, but by sophisticated algorithms and intelligent lines of code. Wall Street's New Mandate A Fundamental Shift

The intricate web of automated systems designed to safeguard financial markets is only as strong as its weakest link, a reality starkly illustrated by a recent regulatory action against one of Wall Street's major players. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has imposed a significant

A US-based digital bank has announced its definitive agreement to become a publicly traded company, a strategic maneuver designed to harness public capital for its aggressive expansion into innovative financial services, particularly the burgeoning cryptocurrency market. Old Glory Bank is set to

Today we’re speaking with Priya Jaiswal, a recognized authority in Banking, Business, and Finance, whose expertise in market analysis and international business trends gives her a unique perspective on the evolving relationship between traditional banks and nimble fintechs. The recent acquisition

The swift and decisive shuttering of a major financial institution often sends shockwaves through a nation's economy, but the case of Prince Bank in Cambodia reveals a story rooted in international crime rather than mere financial mismanagement. The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has officially

While many technology firms face a tightening venture capital market, payments infrastructure provider Rain has demonstrated remarkable resilience by securing a massive $250 million investment just months after its last major funding round. This Series C capital raise, led by ICONIQ, propels the

A federal agency being legally compelled to accept its own congressionally mandated funding presents a peculiar and politically charged scenario that delves deep into the separation of powers and regulatory oversight. The recent court order directing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

India's banking sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience and a significant shift in its lending dynamics, with bank credit expanding by a robust 7 percent to reach Rs 1,95,273 billion in the first eight months of the 2026 fiscal year. This impressive growth was not fueled by the traditional

In the world of corporate finance, artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept but a present-day imperative. We're joined by Priya Jaiswal, a leading authority on business transformation, to dissect this pivotal moment. We'll explore the curious gap between AI's acknowledged importance