Sarah Vainstein

As Canada stands on the precipice of a financial revolution driven by government initiatives like the Consumer-Driven Banking Act, the nation's financial institutions face a critical inflection point. The push towards open banking promises a new era of consumer empowerment and financial innovation,

The financial technology landscape is currently undergoing a seismic shift, driven by a convergence of market specialization and the deployment of next-generation technologies that promise to redefine the very foundations of how money moves and markets operate. Recent developments have moved beyond

For many individuals in underserved communities, walking into a traditional bank can feel more like entering a fortress than a place of financial support, creating an invisible barrier that perpetuates economic disparity. Addressing this challenge head-on, a groundbreaking partnership in

As Saudi Arabia rapidly engineers a futuristic, diversified economy, a landmark collaboration with a California-based fintech raises a compelling question about the future architecture of its financial backbone. The Kingdom's ambitious Vision 2030 blueprint hinges on digital transformation, and its

The financial technology landscape experienced a seismic shift at the start of the year, as a wave of multi-billion-dollar mergers and acquisitions signaled a new era of strategic consolidation and aggressive expansion. January 2026 was marked by a series of transformative deals, revealing a clear

The line between disruptive technology and traditional finance is blurring at an unprecedented pace, a convergence symbolized by Laser Digital, the crypto subsidiary of Japanese banking behemoth Nomura, applying for a national trust bank charter from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the

Amid escalating geopolitical tensions that have seen economic tools increasingly wielded as instruments of statecraft, the European Central Bank has intensified its advocacy for a digital euro as a critical pillar of the continent's strategic autonomy. ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone

The intricate world of banking mergers and acquisitions is witnessing a dramatic resurgence, not just in deal volume but in the very strategic DNA of the transactions themselves. A new, more sophisticated playbook is emerging, one that moves beyond the traditional pursuit of sheer size and instead

In a financial landscape where personalization is no longer a luxury but an expectation, financial advisors are constantly seeking more diverse and sophisticated tools to construct portfolios that can weather market volatility and meet unique client objectives. SMArtX Advisory Solutions, a

The finalized acquisition of fintech innovator Brex by financial titan Capital One for $5.15 billion has sent ripples through the industry, raising a pivotal question about value in a volatile market. Heralded by Brex's leadership as the "largest bank-fintech deal in history," the agreement is a