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.
Can Gemini's XRP Card and Savvy Mining Double Your Yield?
Lending & Investment Can Gemini's XRP Card and Savvy Mining Double Your Yield?

In an era where cryptocurrency continues to reshape financial landscapes, a groundbreaking collaboration between Gemini and Ripple has introduced an innovative tool for crypto enthusiasts in the United States. This new XRP credit card promises to integrate digital currency rewards into everyday

Revolutionizing Banking with Gen AI Conversational Apps
Trends & Innovation Revolutionizing Banking with Gen AI Conversational Apps

The landscape of financial services is experiencing a seismic shift, driven by the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) conversational apps that promise to redefine how individuals engage with banking. Picture a scenario where a banking app doesn’t merely process transactions

Crypto and TradFi Risks: A Ticking Financial Time Bomb
Lending & Investment Crypto and TradFi Risks: A Ticking Financial Time Bomb

Imagine a financial system where the rapid integration of cutting-edge digital assets with century-old banking frameworks creates a volatile mix, ready to detonate at the slightest misstep, reshaping global economics at an unprecedented pace. The convergence of cryptocurrency markets and

Stargate-LayerZero Merger Redefines DeFi Governance
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Stargate-LayerZero Merger Redefines DeFi Governance

In a transformative development for the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, the recent acquisition of Stargate Finance by LayerZero Labs has sent ripples through the blockchain community, signaling a new era of governance and interoperability that could shape the future of digital finance. Valued

How Are Financial Firms Prioritizing Cloud Compliance?
Regulatory & Compliance How Are Financial Firms Prioritizing Cloud Compliance?

In an era where digital transformation is reshaping the financial sector at an unprecedented pace, a staggering 84% of global financial services firms have recently revamped their cloud strategies to address pressing concerns around regulatory compliance, data security, and operational stability.

Why Does the Gender Gap Persist in UK Pension Savings?
Lending & Investment Why Does the Gender Gap Persist in UK Pension Savings?

Exploring the Pension Landscape Imagine a retirement system where overall savings remain robust, yet beneath the surface, a stark divide threatens the financial security of half the population. In the UK, pension contributions have shown remarkable resilience, with average quarterly figures holding

How Are Zum Rails' Mastercard Prepaid Cards Changing Canada?
Digital Banking & Payments How Are Zum Rails' Mastercard Prepaid Cards Changing Canada?

I'm thrilled to sit down with Kofi Ndaikate, a renowned expert in the fast-evolving world of fintech. With a deep understanding of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and regulatory frameworks, Kofi brings a wealth of knowledge to today’s discussion. We’re diving into the recent launch of reloadable

How Is Affinity Africa Redefining Banking in Ghana?
Digital Banking & Payments How Is Affinity Africa Redefining Banking in Ghana?

Imagine a financial landscape where millions of people, especially those in the informal economy, are excluded from traditional banking due to high fees, rigid structures, and inaccessible branches, yet mobile money platforms dominate everyday transactions without offering comprehensive solutions.

Finance Industry Pushes to Delay New Crypto Rules for 2026
Regulatory & Compliance Finance Industry Pushes to Delay New Crypto Rules for 2026

As the digital asset landscape continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, a significant clash is emerging between the global finance industry and regulatory bodies over the impending cryptocurrency banking rules set to take effect next year. These regulations, crafted by the Basel Committee on

Is European WealthTech Recovering in H1 2025?
Lending & Investment Is European WealthTech Recovering in H1 2025?

Imagine a financial landscape where digital innovation meets traditional wealth management, yet the ground beneath it trembles with uncertainty. In the first half of 2025, European WealthTech finds itself at such a crossroads, grappling with a staggering 71% drop in deal activity and funding

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