Natalie Poirain

Natalie Poirain

Financial Systems Analyst Natalie Poirain is a Financial Services expert specializing in banking and finance. With extensive knowledge of the sector, she provides deep insight into investment, corporate, and banking regulations, and fintech. With a keen focus on market trends, Natalie enables both businesses and individuals to make well-informed decisions.
Trump Era Deregulation: Opportunities and Challenges for Airlines
Digital Banking & Payments Trump Era Deregulation: Opportunities and Challenges for Airlines

As Donald Trump begins his second term as President of the United States in 2025, his administration's focus on deregulation is set to bring substantial changes across various sectors, especially for the airline industry and travel technology providers. This ongoing deregulatory agenda could

January 21, 2025
Maximizing UOB Card Rewards Through Effective Contactless Payments
Digital Banking & Payments Maximizing UOB Card Rewards Through Effective Contactless Payments

In the world of credit card rewards, understanding the nuances of contactless payments can significantly impact the rewards you earn. For UOB Preferred Platinum Visa (PPV) and UOB Visa Signature (VS) cardholders, knowing how to maximize miles per dollar (mpd) through contactless transactions is

January 17, 2025
Can Financial Institutions Combat the Growing Threat of Deepfake Fraud?
Regulatory & Compliance Can Financial Institutions Combat the Growing Threat of Deepfake Fraud?

The financial industry is currently grappling with a significant and unprecedented challenge: the rapid advancement of deepfake fraud technology. With the swift evolution of AI capabilities, fraudsters are now able to create hyper-realistic fabricated images, videos, and audio, bypassing

January 17, 2025
Bright Future for BaaS: Regulatory Changes and Market Growth in 2025
Trends & Innovation Bright Future for BaaS: Regulatory Changes and Market Growth in 2025

The landscape of Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) is undergoing significant transformation. As we approach 2025, the sector is poised for growth, driven by evolving regulatory dynamics, industry trends, and a more favorable political climate. This article delves into the key factors shaping the future

January 16, 2025
Can Shared Liability Effectively Tackle Payment Fraud in the EU?
Regulatory & Compliance Can Shared Liability Effectively Tackle Payment Fraud in the EU?

Payment fraud poses a significant challenge globally, with fraudsters constantly evolving their tactics to exploit weak points in the payment ecosystem. In response, the European Union (EU) has proposed updates to its regulatory framework for payments, including a new Payment Services Regulation

January 15, 2025
SEC Draft Rules Could Hinder Foreign Grants for Philippine Web3 Projects
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency SEC Draft Rules Could Hinder Foreign Grants for Philippine Web3 Projects

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines has proposed new regulations for crypto-asset service providers that could significantly impact local blockchain projects. Aimed at increasing transparency and consumer protection, these draft rules may inadvertently stifle innovation

January 14, 2025
Can Federal Intervention Lower Pennsylvania's Summer Energy Prices?
Regulatory & Compliance Can Federal Intervention Lower Pennsylvania's Summer Energy Prices?

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has proactively urged federal regulators to intervene and mandate the state's power grid to reduce prices, with the goal of counteracting a projected surge in energy costs this summer. This appeal is prompted by growing concerns over escalating energy

January 13, 2025
Sri Lanka Postpones AML/CFT Evaluation to 2026 Amid Economic Recovery Efforts
Regulatory & Compliance Sri Lanka Postpones AML/CFT Evaluation to 2026 Amid Economic Recovery Efforts

Sri Lanka's decision to postpone its third evaluation of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) framework from March 2025 to March 2026 reflects the challenges of conducting such assessments in the wake of two national elections the previous year. This

January 10, 2025
Iran's Housing Loan System Under Scrutiny Amid Corruption and Inflation
Lending & Investment Iran's Housing Loan System Under Scrutiny Amid Corruption and Inflation

Under the administration of Iranian regime president Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran's housing loan system is currently facing significant scrutiny due to rampant corruption and debilitating inflation, which have all but crippled the effectiveness of housing loans. The government recently announced a

January 10, 2025
Digital Payments Transform Utility Services in Remote Alaskan Villages
Digital Banking & Payments Digital Payments Transform Utility Services in Remote Alaskan Villages

The remote villages of Alaska have faced considerable obstacles in gaining access to reliable utility services due to the region's challenging geography, which includes vast expanses of rugged terrain and low population density. Historically, this has impeded the advancement of technology and

January 7, 2025
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