Natalie Poirain

Natalie Poirain

Financial Systems Analyst
Natalie Poirain is a Financial Services expert specializing in banking and finance. With extensive knowledge of the sector, she provides deep insight into investment, corporate, and banking regulations, and fintech. With a keen focus on market trends, Natalie enables both businesses and individuals to make well-informed decisions.
Flagstar Bank Returns to Profit After Strategic Pivot
Capital, Risk & Assets Flagstar Bank Returns to Profit After Strategic Pivot

In the high-stakes world of regional banking, few stories are as compelling as a dramatic comeback. We're joined today by Priya Jaiswal, a leading voice in banking and finance, to dissect the remarkable turnaround of Flagstar Bank. Just two years ago, the bank was reeling from a major loss, but it

What Is Behind Intesa's €50 Billion Payout Promise?
Banking What Is Behind Intesa's €50 Billion Payout Promise?

A Bold Pledge in a Changing Financial Landscape In a move that has captured the attention of the financial world, Italy's largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, has unveiled a new multi-year strategic plan centered on a staggering promise: to distribute approximately €50 billion to its shareholders between

Why Is Capitec Opening Branches in a Digital Age?
Digital & Technology Why Is Capitec Opening Branches in a Digital Age?

In a landscape where the shuttering of bank branches has become a common symbol of digital progress, one major financial institution is boldly charting a different course by significantly expanding its physical footprint. While competitors across South Africa are aggressively scaling back their

Top Fintechs Raise Billions to Kick Off 2026
Trends & Future Top Fintechs Raise Billions to Kick Off 2026

The financial technology sector has ignited the new year with a spectacular display of investor confidence, channeling billions of dollars into a diverse array of companies poised to redefine digital finance on a global scale. January’s funding rounds signal a clear and resounding affirmation of

U.S. Bank CEO Gunjan Kedia Named Board Chair
Regulatory & Compliance U.S. Bank CEO Gunjan Kedia Named Board Chair

The decision to elevate a chief executive to the additional role of board chair is far more than a simple title change; it represents a calculated maneuver that realigns corporate power and signals a definitive strategic direction for one of the nation’s largest financial institutions. For U.S.

Mobile Payments and EVs Drive NFC Market Growth
Digital & Technology Mobile Payments and EVs Drive NFC Market Growth

The simple, almost magical act of tapping a smartphone to pay for groceries or a smartwatch to access public transit has become a routine part of modern life, yet it represents a technological revolution quietly reshaping industries. This seamless interaction is powered by Near Field Communication

CVC Acquires Marathon to Expand US Credit Reach
Banking CVC Acquires Marathon to Expand US Credit Reach

A transatlantic handshake worth well over a billion dollars signals a profound realignment in the global credit markets as European powerhouse CVC finalizes its strategic acquisition of the U.S.-based Marathon Asset Management. The move represents one of the most significant consolidations in the

Did an Activist Investor Force Oportun's CEO Out?
Trends & Future Did an Activist Investor Force Oportun's CEO Out?

With a distinguished career in banking and finance, Priya Jaiswal has become a leading voice in market analysis and international business trends, offering sharp insights into the complex world of corporate governance and fintech strategy. In this interview, she dissects the recent leadership

Pennylane Raises €175M to Fuel European SME Growth
Trends & Future Pennylane Raises €175M to Fuel European SME Growth

In a resounding vote of confidence for the future of small business finance, French fintech company Pennylane has successfully closed a €175 million funding round, signaling a new chapter in its mission to simplify financial management for European enterprises. This significant capital injection

Did Activist Pressure Halt Eastern Bank's M&A?
Regulatory & Compliance Did Activist Pressure Halt Eastern Bank's M&A?

In a striking turn of events that sent ripples through the regional banking sector, a public confrontation between a legacy institution and a determined activist investor has culminated in a fundamental overhaul of corporate strategy. Boston-based Eastern Bank, a company built in part on an

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