Trends & Future

Did an Activist Investor Force Oportun's CEO Out?
Trends & Future Did an Activist Investor Force Oportun's CEO Out?

With a distinguished career in banking and finance, Priya Jaiswal has become a leading voice in market analysis and international business trends, offering sharp insights into the complex world of corporate governance and fintech strategy. In this interview, she dissects the recent leadership

Can a Scottish Fintech Beat Stripe and Square?
Trends & Future Can a Scottish Fintech Beat Stripe and Square?

From its base in Edinburgh, the Scottish fintech firm Terrapin is embarking on an audacious journey to secure a meaningful foothold in the highly competitive American payments market, a landscape long dominated by domestic titans. The company, founded in 2018, is making a strategic transatlantic

Has Open Banking Hit Its Tipping Point in CEE?
Trends & Future Has Open Banking Hit Its Tipping Point in CEE?

For years, Chief Financial Officers across Central and Eastern Europe have navigated a complex and fragmented financial landscape, where managing multiple entities, bank accounts, and currencies often felt like a high-wire act performed without a safety net. The year 2025, however, marked a

Pennylane Raises €175M to Fuel European SME Growth
Trends & Future Pennylane Raises €175M to Fuel European SME Growth

In a resounding vote of confidence for the future of small business finance, French fintech company Pennylane has successfully closed a €175 million funding round, signaling a new chapter in its mission to simplify financial management for European enterprises. This significant capital injection

Brex CFO Details the $5.15 Billion Capital One Deal
Trends & Future Brex CFO Details the $5.15 Billion Capital One Deal

In the dynamic world of fintech, where valuations can soar and strategies can pivot overnight, few events capture the industry's attention like a landmark acquisition. The recent $5.15 billion deal between Capital One and Brex is one such moment, offering a masterclass in strategic valuation, rapid

Saudi Lending Boom Drives Record Bank Profits
Trends & Future Saudi Lending Boom Drives Record Bank Profits

A monumental surge in borrowing across Saudi Arabia has propelled the kingdom's leading financial institutions to unprecedented heights, with two of the largest banks reporting record-breaking profits for the 2025 fiscal year. The recently released financial results for Saudi National Bank (SNB)

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