At some banks, executives are overpromising results and putting tremendous pressure on tech teams, leading to a range of problems.
As Americans lose more money to scams every year, the nation's largest bank has made a major investment in anti-fraud efforts.
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New Federal Reserve stats show most consumers carry and store paper money, even as digital payments become mainstream.
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Given new government rules on payment processing, giants like Bank of America, Chase and Wells Fargo would benefit immensely from acquiring proprietary debit card networks. Why they haven't done so already is a mystery.
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The neobank put its multi-use card in the hands of even more consumers in the first quarter, reaching 5 million users. That has resulted in increased membership fees and average revenue per consumer compared with non-card-wielding customers.
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NASAA's proposal would align state laws with the SEC's marketing rule, eliminating concerns advisors have about running afoul of more local laws as they accept testimonials and reviews.
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Marketing experts say that advisory practices trying to grow organically must be thoughtful about the button that offers website visitors a meeting — or they could lose the prospect altogether.
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Stephan Feldgoise and Joshua Schiffrin will join Goldman Sachs' management committee; Fidelity Investments is dismissing about 800 personnel as it restructures its technology and product-delivery teams; Citi has hired JPMorgan's André Ross as its country officer and banking head for South Africa; and more in this week's banking news roundup.
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Foreclosure filings were reported on 42,430 properties in the United States last month, down 8% from the month prior but up 18% from a year ago.
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The Federal Housing Administration put an end to pandemic-era relief last year, triggering a 28% jump in foreclosures on FHA loans in the first quarter and an expected spike in defaults ahead.
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Regulatory proposals are boosting interest for banks to grow in mortgage, but sustainability demands deliberate, rather than reactive, strategy, experts say.
In addition to 10 new AI agents for financial services, the company announced partnerships with software and data providers FIS, Microsoft, Verisk, Third Bridge, Fiscal AI, D&B, Experian, GLG, Guidepoint and IBISWorld.
The largest U.S. bank by assets announced a series of leadership changes affecting its global investment banking business, including three new co-heads to oversee the segment.
Federal Reserve Gov. Michael Barr Thursday warned against efforts to shrink the central bank's balance sheet, saying that effort could undermine financial stability and disrupt money markets.
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Every business needs a competitive advantage. But for banks their core product, money, is by definition commoditized. So where do banks find an advantage?
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Lawmakers are moving toward a compromise that would ban yield payments on stablecoins, but allow other rewards. The distinction is functionally meaningless, and leaves small banks in danger of losing deposits.
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Financial institutions, regulators, and developers are aligning around a common goal of creating infrastructure that makes our global financial system faster, more efficient, and more secure.
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Columbia caught the attacker still inside its systems on Dec. 19, three days before the access window closed, then took four months to notify customers.
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The two banks are among the large firms that are pouring $4 billion into DeployCo, a large-scale enterprise artificial intelligence venture born out of OpenAI's acquisition of AI consultant Tomoro. Payment technology experts say the deal gives the banks improved access to development expertise as new forms of AI penetrate all aspects of banking.
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The payment company will waive transaction fees totaling about $30 million for veteran-owned, farming, manufacturing or technology-based small businesses following an investigation into a 6-year-old former investment program designed for Black and minority-owned small businesses.
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An annual Federal Reserve survey of nearly 13,000 respondents found that households generally felt financially secure in 2025, though many cited rising prices as a lingering concern.
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At its first investor forum since 2023, Affirm outlined its plans for Affirm Edge, an attempt to build broader networks for its buy now/pay later loans through bank integrations.
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Call for submissions for women 40 years and younger who are rising leaders at their bank or financial institution.
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American Banker is accepting applications for the Best Banks to Work For program. The annual ranking, which is now in its 14th year, is a showcase of banks that prioritize strong employee engagement, a positive corporate culture and plenty of employee support.
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Think your credit union has one of the best workplaces in the country? Here's how to apply for American Banker's ranking of the Best Credit Unions to Work For.
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