Natalie Poirain

A new partnership between banking giant HSBC UK and software leader Sage is set to launch an integrated digital tool aimed squarely at a pressing problem for UK small businesses: the upcoming shift to Making Tax Digital (MTD). This collaboration introduces "My Business Finances," a platform

The traditional foundations of wealth management are rapidly giving way to a new paradigm where digital fluency and strategic foresight will determine the next generation of industry leaders. As the sector navigates a complex environment of expanding assets and tightening profit margins, a clear

A Strategic Appointment to Bolster Global Trading Operations As a global brokerage navigates the complexities of international expansion, the strength of its trading infrastructure becomes the ultimate linchpin for sustained success and client trust. In a decisive move to fortify its operational

The Nordic financial landscape is bracing for a significant shift as challenger bank Lunar fortifies its position with a substantial €46 million capital increase, signaling an aggressive new phase of its regional expansion strategy. This infusion of funds, sourced from a coalition of steadfast

The promise of a unified European market often masks the labyrinthine complexities of cross-border commerce, where fragmented payment landscapes can halt ambitious growth plans before they even begin. For platforms navigating intricate, multi-party transactions, the dream of seamless continental

The Indian public banking sector is on the brink of a major operational halt, with a nationwide strike set for Tuesday, January 27, threatening to disrupt financial services for millions of customers. This industrial action, spearheaded by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), a powerful

The institutional digital asset landscape has long been a complex tapestry of disconnected platforms, siloed liquidity pools, and cumbersome operational workflows, creating significant barriers to entry and efficiency for large-scale financial players. This fragmentation forces firms to navigate a

The financial services industry is aggressively accelerating beyond initial pilot programs to deploy sophisticated AI agents capable of autonomous data analysis, real-world actions, and large-scale decision-making. This ambitious push promises to revolutionize operations, but it also exposes a

The recent and decisive termination of the credit-rating relationship between the African Export-Import Bank and Fitch Ratings signifies far more than a simple business separation; this "credit-rating divorce" has pulled back the curtain on the profound and long-simmering tensions between African

Introduction The final moment of a transaction has long been the only point at which a physical retailer truly knows who is standing in their store, a stark contrast to the data-rich world of e-commerce. This fundamental gap between online and in-person shopping creates a significant identity