Imagine a scenario where billions of dollars in trades across currencies, futures, commodities, and stocks come to a screeching halt in mere minutes, leaving global markets in limbo and investors on edge. This isn’t a hypothetical—it’s exactly what unfolded on November 28 when CME Group, the
I'm thrilled to sit down with Priya Jaiswal, a renowned authority in banking, business, and finance, whose deep expertise in market analysis, portfolio management, and international business trends offers invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of regional banking. Today, we’re diving into
Priya Jaiswal has spent her career at the intersection of banking strategy and execution, guiding commercial and small-business teams through market entries, portfolio growth, and SBA-led succession. Drawing on hands-on experience across regions and product sets, she lays out how disciplined
When €140 billion in immobilized Russian central bank assets sits largely at Euroclear in Belgium, the question of what to do with the windfall profits and whether to leverage them for Ukraine stops being a legal abstraction and becomes the EU’s most tangible test of solidarity. Analysts across
In a landmark decision that reverberates through the global financial sector, the Singapore High Court has propelled a monumental $2.7 billion lawsuit forward, targeting Standard Chartered Bank over its alleged involvement in the infamous 1MDB scandal, widely regarded as one of the most egregious
What happens when two financial giants in the credit union world decide to join forces, creating a powerhouse with over $33 billion in assets and nearly 2 million members? This isn’t just a corporate handshake—it’s a bold move that could transform the way financial services are delivered to
