Sarah Vainstein

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

Today we're joined by Priya Jaiswal, a recognized authority in banking and finance, to dissect one of the most significant developments at the intersection of government and cryptocurrency: Wyoming's launch of the Frontier (FRNT) token. This initiative isn't just a technological experiment; it's a

The global financial technology sector is buzzing with activity as a fresh infusion of capital signals a clear and ambitious direction for the industry's trailblazers. In a landscape defined by rapid innovation, fintechs are successfully securing millions in funding, not merely for survival, but

We're joined today by Priya Jaiswal, a recognized authority in banking and finance, to dissect one of the most significant fintech deals in recent memory: Capital One's acquisition of Brex. This move signals a major shift in how established banks are approaching corporate finance innovation. We'll

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