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In a financial world increasingly dominated by non-European technology giants and the unpredictable rise of private stablecoins, the European Central Bank is preparing a countermove that paradoxically aims to save the continent's traditional banking sector by introducing a novel form of public

In a stunning display of market confidence that sent shockwaves through the financial sector, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's stock shattered previous records, driven by first-quarter earnings that dramatically outpaced all expectations. The immediate 8.25% surge to a new high of A$40.20

Launching a company into the void of a global lockdown is a daunting prospect; launching one whose primary card issuer implodes in one of Europe's biggest financial scandals before a single card is shipped seems like a commercial death sentence. Yet for Berlin-based fintech Pliant, this crucible of

With an extensive background in market analysis and international business trends, Priya Jaiswal is a recognized authority in banking and finance. Today, she offers her expert perspective on a pivotal moment for community banking: the strategic technology overhaul at Oklahoma's Blue Sky Bank. We'll

The application once used exclusively for ordering a ride or a meal is quietly evolving into the primary platform for managing savings, investments, and insurance. This rapid transformation of everyday apps into comprehensive financial service platforms marks a fundamental shift in how consumers

An Uneasy Truce: Activism Paused as M&A Grinds to a Halt In a significant de-escalation of tensions within the regional banking sector, activist investor HoldCo Asset Management has suspended its threatened proxy contests against both KeyBank and Eastern Bank. This move, however, is not a retreat