The sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has reignited urgent conversations about bank liquidity risk across the financial sector. While some may dismiss the event as a one-off failure tied to tech startups or crypto exposure, the reality cuts much deeper. SVB’s downfall underscores systemic issues that many institutions face—rising interest rate pressure, liquidity…

Success in fintech doesn’t follow a straight line. It loops through triumphs, failures, pivots, and the occasional total reset. This is the nature of creative destruction in fintech—a cycle where progress is born from disruption and reinvention. The industry thrives not despite failure, but because of it. That’s the story emerging from a new generation…

As the worlds of commerce and technology collide, the expectations businesses have around payments are evolving. Traditionally, the B2B payments space has been complex, slow-moving, and tangled in paperwork. But now, we’re seeing a major shift—companies are borrowing from the consumer playbook. The idea of applying B2C strategies in B2B payments is gaining traction, and…

The gap between what consumers expect from financial services and where institutions are investing is getting wider. While banks and fintechs tout innovation through AI and embedded services, consumers are asking for something more fundamental: simplicity, clarity, and control. At the heart of it all is a demand for more intelligent, intuitive digital identity in…

Banking regulation uncertainty is driving a new era of disruption in financial services. Between shifting political winds, evolving oversight, and economic turbulence, banks and fintech companies alike are operating in an environment where the rules seem to change by the month—if not the week. What once felt like a push toward greater freedom and innovation…

Data is the lifeblood of financial innovation. But as fintech evolves, how we collect, manage, and share that data is coming under serious scrutiny. From open banking regulation to the murky mechanics of credit builder cards—and even the complications of cannabis banking—today’s financial landscape is a patchwork of policy, platforms, and potential. Understanding these intersecting…

As banking faces an era of rising interest rates, fintech disruption, and regulatory pressure, one question has taken center stage: are brokered deposits in banking still viable—or a ticking time bomb? For decades, brokered deposits were seen as a red flag. They signaled higher risk appetites, possible liquidity issues, and regulatory scrutiny. But today’s financial…

Embedded banking strategy is revolutionizing the way we experience financial services. No longer confined to traditional banks, financial interactions are now seamlessly integrated into our daily lives—whether we’re booking a ride, shopping online, or managing a company’s cash flow. This shift demands more than just innovative technology; it requires a strategic rethinking of how and…

As fintech partnerships continue to grow, so do the complexities of their underlying infrastructure. A central point of friction? FBO accounts in fintech—a seemingly simple tool that’s creating serious operational, regulatory, and financial challenges for banks and startups alike. If you’re building or supporting a fintech product, it’s time to rethink how these accounts work,…

Building a fintech company is often portrayed as a thrilling journey of innovation, hustle, and growth. But behind the scenes, many founders are silently battling burnout, identity loss, and emotional exhaustion. Emotional well-being in entrepreneurship is a topic that’s frequently overlooked—until it becomes impossible to ignore. The story of Radish, a fintech startup built with…

There’s a new kind of heat rising in the world of financial services—and it’s not just from high interest rates or volatile markets. It’s the surge of embedded banking, AI-powered personalization, and data-driven innovation reshaping what it means to be a financial institution. Fintechs are no longer just disruptors—they’re architects of a smarter, more integrated…

The way we bank is evolving—and fast. As digital transformation accelerates around the globe, platform banking is emerging as a powerful force, reimagining the banking experience from the ground up. Nowhere is this shift more evident than in the United Arab Emirates, where a new wave of fintech innovation is redefining how consumers and businesses…