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
The path for foreign fintechs into the American banking system is famously littered with the remnants of failed charter applications and regulatory pushback, creating a high-stakes arena for any international player. Dutch neobank Bunq is now stepping into that arena for a second time, its renewed
As the Nigerian economy navigates a pivotal upswing, its 39.6 million Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) stand at a critical juncture, representing the very engine of national progress by contributing approximately 48% of the GDP and 84% of total employment. The current economic
For a digital bank backed by one of the world's largest financial institutions, vanishing from the internet without a trace seemed impossible, yet that is precisely what happened to the employees and prospective customers of Jenius Bank. The ambitious fintech venture, a subsidiary of the Japanese
With a career defined by sharp analysis of market-moving deals, Priya Jaiswal stands as a recognized authority in the intersection of banking, finance, and technology. Her expertise in portfolio management and international business trends provides a crucial lens through which to view the tectonic
The simultaneous announcement of a multimillion-dollar loss from a fraudulent investment and a near-record quarter for dealmaking revenue presents a striking paradox that speaks volumes about the modern financial industry's complex structure. For investment bank Jefferies, a staggering $30 million
The arduous journey of applying for a home loan, historically characterized by stacks of paperwork and weeks of anxious waiting, is undergoing a profound transformation driven by financial technology. For decades, borrowers have navigated a cumbersome process, meticulously gathering, scanning, and
