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AUTHOR: Aaron Byrne, L.E.K PayPal’s pursuit of a banking charter is the latest move in a broader migration of non-bank institutions into the regulated financial core. Following in the footsteps of Block (Square) and SoFi—both of which have operated under Industrial Loan Company (ILC) charters since 2021—a diverse array of players is now seeking entry. […]
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This week’s Trump administration decision to recall almost 30 career ambassadors represents a signature leadership decision. While it’s too soon to know the full diplomatic or economic fallout, the move itself brings attention to a strategic decision most CEOs face at a big reset: Is prioritizing absolute alignment with a new vision the smartest approach,
Trump Recalls 30 Ambassadors: Alignment vs. Expertise Read More »
When Trust Itself Can Be Hacked When CNN correspondent Donie O’Sullivan called his parents recently, the conversation began like any other. His mother recognized his tone, his rhythm, his warmth. But what she didn’t know was that the voice on the line wasn’t real. It was an AI-generated clone — created from just a few
What artificial intelligence is quietly demanding of us is not fear — it is mindfulness. Read More »
The United States has long been the gold standard for global talent. For decades, the H-1B visa has served as the primary gateway, connecting U.S. companies with the world’s brightest minds in technology and engineering. But a new policy—an unprecedented $100,000 annual fee on new H-1B petitions—could be the most dramatic shift in U.S. immigration
H1B Visa Shock: $100,000 Fee Could Push Jobs Offshore and Reshape Global Hiring Read More »
