What happens when Europe’s financial titans band together to challenge the global digital payment giants? A seismic shift is brewing as 10 of the continent’s leading banks, including heavyweights like BNP Paribas and ING, unite to launch a euro-pegged stablecoin by mid-2026. This isn’t just a tech
Imagine a global banking giant at a crossroads, grappling with a leadership vacuum while betting big on one of the world's most dynamic regions. This scenario encapsulates the current state of HSBC, Europe's largest bank, as it navigates a critical chairman transition and a bold strategic pivot
Priya Jaiswal has spent years parsing how fast-growing fintechs turn momentum into durable economics. In this conversation, she unpacks Revolut’s leap to a $75 billion valuation, the mechanics behind its unusually liquid staff share sales, and the operating disciplines that enabled $4 billion in
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
