Forte Bank, founded in 1907, is taking a decisive leap in its modernization journey by selecting CSI’s NuPoint core and the Apiture digital platform to power both its four community branches and its growing online channels. In this conversation, we unpack why the bank chose CSI, how it will phase
A single ownership change rarely promises to rewrite a market’s rules, yet Creditinfo’s move to acquire the remaining 49% of KIB Latvia from Citadele, Swedbank, SEB, and Luminor signaled a decisive pivot toward speed, scope, and sharper execution across the Baltics. By taking full control of
Why the Rebrand Signals a Maturing Market A name change rarely moves markets by itself, yet Happen Bank’s debut collapses a decade of fintech experimentation into a bank-forward thesis that clarifies who wins on funding, product breadth, and risk pricing. It reframes a former marketplace lender as
Priya Jaiswal has spent years mapping how capital truly fuels innovation, from portfolio management trenches to boardroom strategy. Today she dissects the debut of a dedicated venture banking unit designed to back high‑growth, equity‑backed companies with regional relationship teams, flexible
The landscape of regional banking in the Western United States is currently witnessing a profound transformation as BayCom Corp. prepares to abandon its conservative stance for a more aggressive acquisition strategy. For the past several years, the Walnut Creek-based holding company for United
The landscape of Philippine finance is undergoing a monumental shift as legacy systems yield to high-speed digital infrastructure capable of reaching millions of previously underserved citizens. This momentum is epitomized by the Salmon Group, which recently secured $100 million in a sophisticated
