Sarah Vainstein

As the European financial landscape continues its rapid evolution beyond initial regulatory mandates, a pivotal appointment has been made to steer the next chapter of open finance innovation. Gideon Fourie, the managing director of Token GmbH, the European Union entity for leading

The year 2025 will be remembered not for a single seismic technological breakthrough, but as the moment the financial technology sector collectively came of age, shedding its adolescent obsession with growth at any cost. A powerful confluence of market pressures, evolving consumer expectations, and

A comprehensive analysis of recent financial reporting reveals a pivotal moment for Goldman Sachs and the broader financial industry, centered on the firm's extraordinary fourth-quarter performance for 2025, which signals a powerful resurgence in global dealmaking. This event is presented not

The global financial sector is in the midst of a technological gold rush, with institutions rapidly deploying Generative AI chatbots to serve as the new digital front door for millions of customers. A recent comprehensive analysis, however, has thrown a harsh spotlight on this rapid adoption,

The relentless pressure of monthly rent, often the single largest expenditure for American households, is now the target of a groundbreaking yet controversial financial technology initiative. Buy now, pay later (BNPL) leader Affirm has announced a pilot program, in partnership with the fintech firm

A monumental infrastructure project designed to reshape Southern Africa's economic landscape has moved from ambition to reality with the finalization of a $753 million financing package for the Lobito Atlantic Railway. This pivotal investment initiates the active rehabilitation of a strategic

With a keen eye on the evolving landscape of investment management, Priya Jaiswal joins us to dissect the recent acquisition of Clark Capital by Raymond James. We'll explore the strategic depth of this move, analyzing how incorporating a $46 billion asset manager enhances a multi-boutique

The ink on a multi-billion-dollar merger agreement often obscures the very real human stories unfolding within the corporate structures being combined, a narrative now taking center stage following Fifth Third's landmark acquisition of Comerica. While the financial world celebrates the creation of

After nearly two decades of guiding the company from its inception to a significant position within the global financial ecosystem, the foundational leader's decision to transition away from an executive role marks a pivotal moment of change, signaling a new chapter for the organization and the

Epirus Bank, a cooperative financial institution long anchored in its home region, is making a decisive move onto the national stage in a strategic play poised to redefine its operational footprint. The bank has forged a landmark partnership with NCR Atleos, the world's largest independent ATM