Risk Management

The once-stable bedrock of the financial services industry is now shifting under the immense pressure of technological disruption, forcing institutions to confront a critical choice between radical reinvention and gradual obsolescence. This is not a distant forecast but a present reality, where the

The abrupt closure of Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust on January 30 sent a clear signal across the financial sector, marking the first time this year that regulators have stepped in to shut down a U.S. financial institution. While an isolated event, the failure serves as a crucial test of the

A sudden and significant realignment of executive power across the financial sector suggests that the industry is undergoing a far more profound transformation than a simple changing of the guard. The wave of high-profile C-suite appointments that marked the beginning of the year is not a series of

In the high-stakes world of regional banking, few stories are as compelling as a dramatic comeback. We're joined today by Priya Jaiswal, a leading voice in banking and finance, to dissect the remarkable turnaround of Flagstar Bank. Just two years ago, the bank was reeling from a major loss, but it

Echoes of Instability: Why a Single Bank Failure Sparks Widespread Concern In 2026, the failure of Chicago's Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust, a single-branch lender, sent a subtle but distinct tremor through the financial world. While the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) acted swiftly to

With a dynamic background that spans from advising the Dutch Authority for Financial Markets to co-managing a legal tech firm, Fleur de Roos has a unique, multifaceted view of the regulatory landscape. Her recent promotion from General Counsel to Chief Operating Officer at Fourthline, a leading