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Santander Picks Christiana Riley as US CEO Amid Companywide Reorganization
Personnel // January 31, 2025

Banking giant Santander has reportedly chosen a new U.S. CEO amid a larger reshuffle. Christiana Riley will succeed Tim Wennes as the bank’s lead in the U.S., Executive Chair Ana Botin announced Friday (Jan. 31), per a report by Reuters. Sources told the news outlet...

US Bancorp Promotes President Gunjan Kedia to CEO Post
Personnel // January 29, 2025

U.S. Bancorp has chosen its new CEO from within its ranks. Gunjan Kedia, the Minneapolis-based lender’s president, will become its new chief executive following its April 15 shareholders meeting, U.S. Bancorp announced Wednesday (Jan. 29). Kedia has also been elected to the U.S. Bancorp board,...

Fiserv Appoints PNC Veteran Michael Lyons as President and CEO-Elect
Personnel // January 23, 2025

Fiserv has appointed Michael P. Lyons, former president of PNC Financial Services Group, as its president and CEO-elect, effective Monday (Jan. 27). Lyons will become CEO and a member of its board of directors when Fiserv Chairman and CEO Frank Bisignano leaves those roles on June 30 or when...

FDIC Suit Against Former SVB Execs Highlights Continued Scrutiny of Risk Models
Bank Regulation // January 20, 2025

The new administration is here, ushering in a phase of uncertainty surrounding banking regulations and the state of the regulatory agencies themselves. Beyond the usual avenues of rule-making and enforcement actions, a flurry of movement in the courts also offers up an additional way to...

Interviews & Exclusives
FDIC Suit Against Former SVB Execs Highlights Continued Scrutiny of Risk Models

January 20, 2025
The new administration is here, ushering in a phase of uncertainty surrounding banking regulations and the state of the regulatory agencies themselves. Beyond the usual avenues of rule-making and enforcement actions, a flurry of movement in the courts also offers up an additional way to shape corporate policy and internal operations — where lawsuits can […]

CFOs Use Data to Speed Business-Wide Productivity Decisions

February 10, 2024
Today’s CFOs are tasked with a threefold agenda: maintaining differentiation, attracting strategic partners and managing capital.  And with annual budget season in the recent rearview mirror, the importance of focusing...

Software and Payments Give Digital Boost to Premium Spirits Brands

November 01, 2023
As the alcoholic beverage industry looks to catch up to the digital shift, ReserveBar is seizing on the opportunity that eCommerce presents brands with — to connect premium brands more directly with...

Flutterwave CEO: African Consumers Need Faster and Secure Payments to Thrive in the Digital Economy

September 28, 2023
Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, has all the tools for success in today’s connected global economy. But despite its economic prowess, restricted access to foreign currencies remains a major hurdle that...

Quick Reads
Santander Picks Christiana Riley as US CEO Amid Companywide Reorganization

January 31, 2025
Banking giant Santander has reportedly chosen a new U.S. CEO amid a larger reshuffle. Christiana Riley will succeed Tim Wennes as the bank’s lead in the U.S., Executive Chair Ana Botin announced Friday (Jan. 31), per a report by Reuters. Sources told the news outlet that — as part of the changes associated with this […]

US Bancorp Promotes President Gunjan Kedia to CEO Post

January 29, 2025
U.S. Bancorp has chosen its new CEO from within its ranks. Gunjan Kedia, the Minneapolis-based lender’s president, will become its new chief executive following its April 15 shareholders meeting, U.S....

Fiserv Appoints PNC Veteran Michael Lyons as President and CEO-Elect

January 23, 2025
Fiserv has appointed Michael P. Lyons, former president of PNC Financial Services Group, as its president and CEO-elect, effective Monday (Jan. 27). Lyons will become CEO and a member of its board of...

Refunds Platform Reshop Picks Afterpay Founder Anthony Eisen as New CEO

January 15, 2025
Refunds platform Reshop has raised $17 million in funding and picked a new CEO. Anthony Eisen, co-founder and co-chief executive of Australian buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Afterpay, will...