In a strategic move that underscores the increasing convergence of financial technology and federal regulation, fintech giant Plaid has announced the appointment of Jelena McWilliams, the distinguished former chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), to the newly created role of
With the fintech landscape increasingly prioritizing a clear path to profitability, card-issuing platform Marqeta has made a significant move by appointing Patti Kangwankij, a veteran of both Stripe and JPMorgan, as its new Chief Financial Officer. This decision comes as the company celebrates a
A new generation of Kenyan entrepreneurs, creators, and digital natives is rapidly redefining the meaning of work and wealth, yet they often find themselves navigating a financial landscape built for a bygone era. In response to this disconnect, a company once known for its events and ticketing
The arduous journey of applying for a home loan, historically characterized by stacks of paperwork and weeks of anxious waiting, is undergoing a profound transformation driven by financial technology. For decades, borrowers have navigated a cumbersome process, meticulously gathering, scanning, and
With extensive expertise in market analysis and international business trends, Priya Jaiswal is a recognized authority in banking and finance. We're sitting down with her today to dissect the recent class-action lawsuit filed against Klarna, a major player in the 'buy now, pay later' space.
In the relentlessly fast-paced world of financial technology, where success is often equated with round-the-clock connectivity and complex productivity systems, the 69-year-old founder of Evergreen Wealth and former CEO of PayPal and Intuit, Bill Harris, offers a strikingly different model for high
