Priya Jaiswal, a leading voice in finance and business strategy, joins us today to dissect a significant move in the banking sector: First HoldCo's divestment from its merchant banking arm. This strategic pivot, which transfers FBNQuest Merchant Bank to EverQuest Group, is more than just a
With the lines between technology and finance blurring faster than ever, the recent announcement of Enova’s acquisition of Grasshopper Bank marks a pivotal moment. This isn't just another deal; it's a strategic fusion of a high-tech lending engine with a federally-chartered digital bank, a move
The impressive rally in Citigroup, Inc. stock, which now trades near its 52-week high after a period of significant underperformance, is the result of a powerful confluence of factors that have reshaped investor perception. The bank’s robust performance is being driven not by a single event, but by
The relationship between small businesses and their financial institutions has fundamentally transformed from a simple transactional exchange into a dynamic, multifaceted partnership essential for navigating the modern economy. Today, banks are moving far beyond the traditional role of a lender to
On a busy day in early December 2025, millions of Australians suddenly found their financial lives frozen, their digital wallets rendered useless and their access to essential funds completely severed by a catastrophic technological failure. The widespread outage that crippled Westpac and its
The broader market has enjoyed a significant upswing over the past six months, yet the banking industry has noticeably lagged, raising questions for investors about the health and viability of specific institutions within the sector. While the S&P 500 surged by 14.1%, the financial sector managed a
