Four stories of upheaval in finance

Trump, AI tools, war and cannabis

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In this edition of the Businessweek Daily, we're featuring stories about changes in the world of finance from the March issue of the magazine. Illustrations are by Holly Warburton. If this has been forwarded to you, click here to sign up. Let us know what you think by emailing our editor. Finance isn't immune to the turmoil snaking through society during this time of upheaval. Some of the uncertainty, in the US at least, is the result of President Donald Trump's policies, like his aggressive attack on diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Add in the anxiety surrounding perhaps the biggest technological advancement of our lifetime, plus a dash of drug-induced confusion, and bankers have a whole lot to contend with. We spoke to people on the front lines of these shifts to find out how they're navigating their new realities.

Junior Bankers Are Teaching Their Elders How to Use AI Knowing your way around the transformative technology is the new finance flex. Read the Story

Being Black on Wall Street Has Gotten Tougher as DEI Disappears President Donald Trump's attacks on programs that promote diversity are being felt throughout the finance world. Read the Story

What It's Like to Be a Banker in Russia During Wartime The Russian unit of Austria's Raiffeisen is immensely profitable, but it can't get the money out of the country. Read the Story

The Legal Weed Business Is Booming. Bank Access Isn't For cannabis companies, cash is still king, credit cards are off-limits and loans are prohibitive. Read the Story

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