Sarah Vainstein

Sarah Vainstein

Fintech Innovation Expert
Sarah Vainstein is a fintech expert with a keen interest in banking. She explores various topics, ranging from the impact of digital transformation on traditional banking to the rise of decentralized finance (DeFi). Her analytical approach provides valuable perspectives and guidance on the application of Fintech.
Can Iraq Reform Its Economy to Exit the FATF Gray List?
Regulatory & Compliance Can Iraq Reform Its Economy to Exit the FATF Gray List?

The persistent struggle of the Iraqi financial sector to achieve global legitimacy has reached a critical juncture as Baghdad intensifies its efforts to address deep-seated structural vulnerabilities. For decades, the nation has grappled with the repercussions of being categorized by the Financial

How Does the Jenec Ruling Change Customer Risk Assessment?
Regulatory & Compliance How Does the Jenec Ruling Change Customer Risk Assessment?

The landscape of global financial compliance underwent a seismic shift on June 11, 2026, when the Court of Justice of the European Union delivered its decision in the Jenec case, effectively dismantling the reliance on automated third-country sanction lists for denying services. This landmark

When Fraud Gets Smarter: Why Banks Need AI-Driven Fraud Detection
Editorial When Fraud Gets Smarter: Why Banks Need AI-Driven Fraud Detection

Fraud is rising, and it is increasingly AI-assisted. Banks are operating in an environment where generative AI gives fraudsters the tools to run targeted and sophisticated scams at scale, while real-time payment networks compress the window available to detect and stop them. What sets leaders apart

How Are Banks Fighting the Growing Elder Fraud Crisis?
Capital, Risk & Assets How Are Banks Fighting the Growing Elder Fraud Crisis?

When a retired teacher in Ohio watched her life savings vanish during a thirty-minute phone call with someone she believed was a federal investigator, the devastating reality of modern financial exploitation became a harrowing lesson for the entire banking industry. This individual story is no

How Has Raiffeisen Transformed Investing in Romania?
Capital, Risk & Assets How Has Raiffeisen Transformed Investing in Romania?

The transition from a traditional cash-based savings culture to a sophisticated digital investment ecosystem has fundamentally reshaped the financial habits of Romanian citizens over the past twenty years. Since entering the market in 2006, Raiffeisen Asset Management has evolved from a niche

BBVA Launches High-Security Digital Credit Card in Germany
Digital & Technology BBVA Launches High-Security Digital Credit Card in Germany

The German financial landscape is undergoing a massive transformation as traditional brick-and-mortar institutions face increasing pressure from sophisticated digital-first platforms that prioritize user autonomy. BBVA is significantly strengthening its presence in Germany by introducing a new

Barclays to Acquire GoHenry UK to Expand Family Banking
Banking Barclays to Acquire GoHenry UK to Expand Family Banking

Priya Jaiswal is a seasoned expert in the world of high-stakes finance, bringing a wealth of experience in market analysis and the shifting tides of international business. As a recognized authority in portfolio management, she has spent years observing how traditional banking giants adapt to the

How Is Digital Innovation Transforming Canadian Banking?
Digital & Technology How Is Digital Innovation Transforming Canadian Banking?

The rapid migration of financial services into the palm of the hand has fundamentally altered how Canadians interact with their wealth, rendering traditional banking rituals nearly unrecognizable compared to just a few years ago. While the core concept of storing and managing money remains

Robinhood Cuts 10% of Staff to Streamline Operations
Capital, Risk & Assets Robinhood Cuts 10% of Staff to Streamline Operations

Priya Jaiswal, a distinguished voice in the financial sector with deep expertise in banking and market trends, provides a sharp analysis of the current strategic shifts at Robinhood. With the firm reporting record-breaking trading volumes across equities and options this June, the sudden

Is Banking Sleepwalking into an AI Governance Crisis?
Trends & Future Is Banking Sleepwalking into an AI Governance Crisis?

The global financial infrastructure is currently navigating a period of unprecedented transformation as institutions rapidly embed generative and agentic artificial intelligence into their most critical operational frameworks. While the promise of hyper-efficiency and enhanced predictive

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