A landmark acquisition in the African fintech sector signals a potential tectonic shift away from traditional card-based networks and towards a future built on direct bank-to-bank infrastructure. The all-stock transaction, which saw US-based payment technology giant Flutterwave acquire Nigerian
Global banking giant HSBC has appointed Chaoni Huang, a seasoned executive from BNP Paribas, to lead its sustainable finance operations in Asia. This hire comes as the bank faces intense scrutiny for backtracking on climate commitments. The move raises a central question: can one executive steer
The year 2025 will be remembered not for a single disruptive innovation but for the powerful convergence of foundational technologies and strategic leadership shifts that collectively reset the operational playbook for the entire financial services industry. Across the sector, long-discussed
With the Federal Reserve signaling a new era in payments by considering a novel, limited-use "skinny" account, the intersection of financial innovation and regulatory caution has never been more charged. To navigate this complex landscape, we turn to Priya Jaiswal, a leading authority in banking
With a deep understanding of international business and financial markets, Priya Jaiswal has become a leading voice on the intersection of technology and regulatory compliance. Her analysis of the recent crackdown on Turkey’s fintech sector sheds light on a complex web of money laundering, illegal
The traditional playbook for retirement investing is being rewritten as high-net-worth individuals increasingly seek sophisticated methods to actively manage their digital asset holdings without succumbing to market volatility. In a significant development for the digital asset space, Registered
