Natalie Poirain

As Jefferies Financial Group prepares to unveil its fourth-quarter results, the investment community is keenly observing a narrative of stark contrasts, with a booming investment banking division set against a deeply troubled asset management unit. Analyst projections suggest a complex financial

The financial world watched with rapt attention last year as a torrent of institutional capital decisively reshaped the digital asset landscape, marking 2025 as the year crypto’s integration into mainstream finance became irreversible. From Market Fringe to Financial Forefront How 2025 Solidified

The UK's benchmark FTSE 100 index experienced a classic tug-of-war on Wednesday, ultimately closing with a marginal 0.1% loss in a session defined by starkly contrasting fortunes. While a powerful rally in mining and defense stocks provided significant upward momentum, this was not enough to

Most business owners are experts in their trade, not in treasury management. They focus on profits, sales, and expenses, while the bank accounts that manage the flow of capital are often an afterthought. Many operate entirely from a business checking account, treating it as a simple digital wallet

Bangkok Bank recently underscored its profound commitment to the nation's agricultural backbone with its 18th annual "Modern Agriculture Fair 2025," an influential event designed to propel Thai farmers toward a more technologically advanced and sustainable future. Centered on the theme "Thai

The year 2025 will be remembered not for a single disruptive innovation but for the powerful convergence of foundational technologies and strategic leadership shifts that collectively reset the operational playbook for the entire financial services industry. Across the sector, long-discussed

With a deep understanding of international business and financial markets, Priya Jaiswal has become a leading voice on the intersection of technology and regulatory compliance. Her analysis of the recent crackdown on Turkey’s fintech sector sheds light on a complex web of money laundering, illegal

The iconic yellow and blue card that has served as the key to New York City for millions of commuters is officially entering its final chapter, as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) mandates a full transition to its modern contactless payment system. After December 31, 2025, the

The financial landscape of 2025 was fundamentally altered not by a single disruptive technology, but by a series of monumental corporate maneuvers that saw tens of billions of dollars change hands, redrawing the competitive maps in banking and payments. This year was defined by a wave of strategic

In a landscape often defined by protracted regulatory reviews, the recent lightning-fast approval of Huntington Bank’s acquisition of Cadence has sent a clear signal to the industry. To unpack the implications of this deal and what it tells us about the current M&A environment, we sat down with