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 Lloyds Compete With Apple and Google in Mobile Payments?
Digital Banking & Payments Can Lloyds Compete With Apple and Google in Mobile Payments?

In a bold move to assert its presence in the mobile payments sector, Lloyds Banking Group is in advanced discussions to acquire Curve, a digital wallet start-up from the UK. This acquisition illustrates a strategic pivot for Lloyds, the largest high street bank in the UK, as it seeks to compete

FSB's Climate Risk Strategy Faces Challenges Amid G20 Divisions
Regulatory & Compliance FSB's Climate Risk Strategy Faces Challenges Amid G20 Divisions

In the evolving landscape of global finance, climate risk has emerged as a pivotal topic, compelling major economic players to rethink how they integrate environmental considerations into financial systems. The Financial Stability Board (FSB), entrusted with monitoring and making recommendations

Trump-Era Regulations Ignite US Bank M&A Hopes
Regulatory & Compliance Trump-Era Regulations Ignite US Bank M&A Hopes

In recent years, shifts in the regulatory landscape have kindled new hopes for merger and acquisition (M&A) activities within the U.S. banking industry. This transformation is especially evident under the influence of regulations from the Trump era, which have instigated a wave of interest in

How Are Crypto Exchanges Expanding in a Shifting Market?
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency How Are Crypto Exchanges Expanding in a Shifting Market?

Amid an ever-evolving financial landscape, a new chapter has opened for centralized crypto exchanges, marked by strategic initiatives and regulatory maneuvers. This year has seen significant developments involving major players like OKX, Bybit, Coinbase, and Kraken, each adapting distinct

How is Yasmina Transforming Saudi Arabia's Insurtech Market?
Trends & Innovation How is Yasmina Transforming Saudi Arabia's Insurtech Market?

In a country renowned for its rapid growth and technological advancements lies a sector that has long been considered cumbersome—insurance. Once plagued by endless paperwork and lengthy processing times, the industry now witnesses a revolutionary shift. Enter Yasmina, an insurtech pioneer promising

Embedded Finance Solutions – Review
Trends & Innovation Embedded Finance Solutions – Review

Embedded finance solutions are rapidly evolving, reshaping how financial services integrate into various digital platforms. A notable development within this landscape is the collaboration between Weavr, a leader in embedded finance, and Visa to enhance payment functionalities, particularly within

Trend Analysis: Cryptocurrency ETFs Approval Process
Regulatory & Compliance Trend Analysis: Cryptocurrency ETFs Approval Process

In a financial landscape that seems ever-shifting, the potential approval of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by regulatory authorities like the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) represents a seismic shift. Not too long ago, these instruments seemed out of reach, considered

Yaspa and VIALET Unite for Multi-Currency Payment Solutions
Trends & Innovation Yaspa and VIALET Unite for Multi-Currency Payment Solutions

In the fast-paced world of financial technology, one partnership stands out, reshaping how businesses manage cross-border transactions. The collaboration between London fintech powerhouse Yaspa and VIALET, a leading European electronic money institution, has garnered attention for its promise to

How Can Payments Industry Boost LGBTQIA+ Inclusion?
Digital Banking & Payments How Can Payments Industry Boost LGBTQIA+ Inclusion?

As the payments industry progresses into the modern era, there is a pressing need for diversity and LGBTQIA+ inclusion within financial sectors. Recent insights from The Payments Association's survey underscore stark discrepancies, highlighting an oversight in diversity data. Only 14% of payments

Are In-House Trading Communities the Future of Brokerage?
Lending & Investment Are In-House Trading Communities the Future of Brokerage?

Kofi Ndaikate's extensive experience in financial technology makes him a key voice in the ongoing evolution of trading platforms. With a strong grasp of how emerging technologies and regulations shape the industry, Kofi provides insightful perspectives on the growing trend of in-house trading

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