In|Vest 2018 Direct

The global fintech has said it will invest more than $500 million in the US in the coming years, and it expects to create hundreds of jobs.

The Denver-based bank-holding company's pending acquisition of Vista Bancshares in Dallas is an opportunity to expand into key fast-growing Texas markets and deepen its talent bench, CEO Tim Laney told analysts.

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The bank's senior leadership is seeking a solution to perhaps its biggest challenge in over a decade: A $26 billion increase in capital requirements leveled by its home government, Switzerland. 

Hanna Bjornn is the Vice President of Product at Canopy Tax, Inc., where she leads product strategy and development for one of the accounting industry's most innovative SaaS platforms. With a career spanning both startups and established tech companies, Hanna has built a reputation for delivering customer-centric solutions that drive measurable impact and user delight.

Her leadership at Canopy reflects a deep commitment to solving real problems for accounting professionals—streamlining workflows, enhancing client collaboration, and simplifying complex tax resolution processes. Known for her strategic clarity and collaborative approach, Hannah blends technical insight with a strong understanding of market needs.

The White House said it will appeal a circuit court ruling allowing Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook to remain on the central bank board while her lawsuit challenging her dismissal is litigated.

Sandy Fernandez is vice president for social impact at the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, and head of Mastercard Strive USA.

SMS-based multifactor authentication is now so badly compromised that it has become a major vector for fraud. But there's a potential solution, and it's in every bank customer's pocket.