Global trade is only global thanks to key commercial arteries established over the duration of human history. Think the Panama Canal, the Suez Canal, the Strait of Gibraltar and many more. On that list is the Strait of Hormuz in Iran, through which around 20%...
Welcome to the second half of 2025. Quite a ride so far, and as it continues, we wanted to take stock of the chief executives that offer perspective on the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping global finance. In the first half of 2025, PYMNTS has...
Instacart CEO Fidji Simo sees OpenAI growing its business more than 100-fold as the synergy among its different lines of business — foundational artificial intelligence (AI) models, applications and AI devices — supercharges the company in the coming years. Speaking at the VivaTech 2025 conference...
Everyone seems to have an opinion on trade policies and tariff rates these days. But the ones that matter are from the companies that need to plan in accordance with their fluctuations. Increasingly, U.S. companies appear to be placing their bets that the White House’s...
June 19, 2025
Welcome to the second half of 2025. Quite a ride so far, and as it continues, we wanted to take stock of the chief executives that offer perspective on the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping global finance. In the first half of 2025, PYMNTS has featured a remarkable array of CEO insights, each offering a […]
June 10, 2025
Everyone seems to have an opinion on trade policies and tariff rates these days. But the ones that matter are from the companies that need to plan in accordance with...
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...
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...
December 04, 2025
Apple announced some executive transitions Thursday (Dec. 4), saying two executives are preparing to retire. Lisa Jackson, vice president for environment, policy and social initiatives, will retire in late January 2026, while Kate Adams, general counsel, will retire in late 2026, Apple said in a press release. Before her retirement, Adams will begin overseeing the […]
June 02, 2025
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said his retirement is “several years away.” Asked about his plans by Marie Bartiromo during an appearance on Fox Business’ Mornings With Maria that aired Monday (June 2), Dimon...
March 03, 2025
Grocery giant Kroger said Monday (March 3) that Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen resigned from the company after a board investigation of his personal conduct. The company did not specify the personal conduct but...
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...
