Sarah Vainstein

Imagine a country where millions still lack access to basic financial services, yet smartphones are ubiquitous, creating a perfect storm for digital banking to thrive. In the Philippines, this is the reality, and Tonik Digital Bank is at the forefront of bridging that gap. With a recent $12 million

Imagine a pivotal player in the economic landscape stepping away at a time when stability is paramount, leaving markets and policymakers alike grappling with uncertainty. The retirement of Raphael Bostic, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, effective earlier this year on February 28,

Imagine a wealth management industry where personal trust outweighs cold numbers, where every financial plan is as unique as the client behind it. That’s the world Matthew Hewett, CEO of Hudson Hedge Capital, has been shaping for over two decades. In a recent press release dated December 4, 2025,

Imagine a world where investors can peer into a bank's risk exposure with crystal clarity, unhindered by the opaque layers of traditional accounting. This vision is inching closer to reality as the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) rolls out a consultation on a transformative risk

Imagine a banking landscape where billion-dollar deals reshape competition overnight, creating powerhouses that redefine customer experiences and market dynamics. The recent $10.9 billion acquisition of Comerica by Fifth Third Bancorp stands as a prime example of such transformative maneuvers,

What happens when Europe’s financial titans band together to challenge the global digital payment giants? A seismic shift is brewing as 10 of the continent’s leading banks, including heavyweights like BNP Paribas and ING, unite to launch a euro-pegged stablecoin by mid-2026. This isn’t just a tech

A historic employment reset in U.S. banking gathered pace as higher-for-longer rates collided with automation that no longer sits at the edge of the org chart but inside the operating core, reshaping roles, workflows, and cost baselines across the sector. The headline number told the story plainly:

Priya Jaiswal has spent years parsing how fast-growing fintechs turn momentum into durable economics. In this conversation, she unpacks Revolut’s leap to a $75 billion valuation, the mechanics behind its unusually liquid staff share sales, and the operating disciplines that enabled $4 billion in

In the ever-evolving world of financial technology, few voices stand out as distinctly as Priya Jaiswal’s. With a formidable background in banking, business, and finance, Priya has become a trusted authority in market analysis, portfolio management, and international business trends. Her insights

Imagine a world where a single click can transfer millions of dollars across the globe in seconds, where artificial intelligence handles complex financial operations with eerie precision, and where small businesses can compete on a global scale thanks to digital tools. This is the reality of