Emily Peck

Emily Peck, a Markets reporter for Axios, dives into the significant removal of certain Russian banks from the SWIFT financial system. She discusses SWIFT's critical role in global banking and its historical evolution. The conversation reveals how sanctions have broader social impacts, often affecting everyday citizens more than political elites. Peck also highlights the vulnerabilities of Russian banks and explores the shifts in global economic alliances amidst the sanctions, raising concerns about the future of international finance.