Articles & Insights

We are thrilled to share insights from our CEO, Wendy Cai-Lee, featured in Forbes. In her latest article, Wendy emphasizes that while optimism fuels small and medium-sized business (SMB) owners, it’s the strength of their networks and interactions tha truly drive success. Wendy highlights that SMB owners who operate with a linear vision often miss […]

This Fast Company feature highlights something unique about Piermont Bank—our board is 78% female. It’s about assembling the best minds to drive innovation, challenge the status quo, and build a bank for today’s high-growth businesses. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, this moment reminds us that real change happens when diversity is embedded in how […]

New York, NY – February 6, 2025 – Piermont Bank, a full-serviced digital commercial bank, today announced the addition of two women leaders to its Board of Directors: Carla Brooks and Cyndie Chang. Their extensive experiences in law, banking and regulatory oversight will strengthen the bank’s leadership as it continues to serve entrepreneurs and businesses […]

The real estate debt market is at a crossroads, marked by resilience, recalibration, and new opportunities amidst significant challenges. Speaking at PEI’s annual Women in Private Markets Summit in London, Piermont Bank Founder and CEO Wendy Cai-Lee provided insights on navigating this evolving landscape. In recent years, many lenders became overexposed to commercial real estate […]

The Financial Times Live 2024 Global Banking Summit brought together thought leaders and innovators to discuss the status and future of banking, but one common theme that threaded almost all sessions is technology in banking. Among the standout voices was Piermont Bank Founder and CEO Wendy Cai-Lee, who spoke on two transformative topics: the opportunities […]