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.
Will Ripple's Protocol Reshape Institutional Lending?
Banking Will Ripple's Protocol Reshape Institutional Lending?

The persistent challenge for the digital asset economy has been bridging the vast pools of institutional capital with the operational needs of crypto-native businesses, a divide that has historically stifled growth and limited the utility of many cryptocurrencies to mere speculation. Ripple's

CoinsPaid Sets a New Standard for In-Game Payments
Digital & Technology CoinsPaid Sets a New Standard for In-Game Payments

The global digital economy, particularly within immersive gaming environments, is expanding at an unprecedented rate, yet it continues to be hampered by the persistent friction of traditional payment systems. As virtual worlds become more complex, the demand for fast, secure, and borderless

Do New Regulators Signal a Return to Deregulation?
Regulatory & Compliance Do New Regulators Signal a Return to Deregulation?

A contentious party-line Senate vote has confirmed permanent leaders for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), crystallizing a new direction for U.S. financial oversight. The appointments of Travis Hill to the FDIC and Michael Selig to the

South Korea Urged to Act on Stablecoins to Save Sovereignty
Digital & Technology South Korea Urged to Act on Stablecoins to Save Sovereignty

A quiet but profound shift in global finance is challenging the very foundation of national economic control, as the rapid adoption of digital currencies creates new arenas for international commerce and competition. For South Korea, this evolution has become a pressing matter of national security,

Fintech Matures With Major Bank Moves and Crypto Charters
Banking Fintech Matures With Major Bank Moves and Crypto Charters

The financial technology sector, once defined by its role as a scrappy outsider challenging the established order, is entering a new phase of maturity. The lines between disruptive startups and incumbent financial giants are blurring, driven by strategic moves that signal a fundamental shift from

Damen Joins Board to Shape Future of UK Payments
Trends & Future Damen Joins Board to Shape Future of UK Payments

The United Kingdom's payment infrastructure is on the cusp of a significant evolution, moving beyond the decades-old systems of direct debits and card-on-file transactions that have long dominated the financial landscape. In a decisive move to accelerate this transition, a new industry-led

Apple to Collect Debts From Developer App Proceeds
Digital & Technology Apple to Collect Debts From Developer App Proceeds

In a significant policy shift that redefines its financial relationship with developers, Apple has amended its developer agreement to grant itself the authority to collect outstanding debts by deducting funds directly from a developer's App Store revenue. This move, which comes amid a global wave

RIA Lending Surged to a Record High in 2025
Capital, Risk & Assets RIA Lending Surged to a Record High in 2025

The financial advisory sector experienced an unprecedented and historic surge in borrowing throughout 2025, with specialty lenders in the space reporting their most active and significant year on record. This powerful wave of loan activity, primarily directed toward registered investment advisors

Visa Drives Nigerian Expansion With Strategic Hire
Digital & Technology Visa Drives Nigerian Expansion With Strategic Hire

In a clear move to deepen its operational roots within one of Africa's most dynamic digital economies, Visa is actively seeking a Client Success Manager for its Lagos office, a role poised to be instrumental in the company's regional strategy. This recruitment is more than a routine expansion; it

How Will $36M Fuel CapRelease's Global Expansion?
Capital, Risk & Assets How Will $36M Fuel CapRelease's Global Expansion?

In the hyper-competitive e-commerce landscape, where market trends shift overnight and supply chains face constant pressure, access to intelligent and responsive working capital often determines a retailer's ability to scale effectively. London-based fintech startup CapRelease has positioned itself

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