Stories about data breaches, fraud and one neobank were reader favorites this year.
Experts suggest AI is ready for its 'iPhone moment'—the moment when it goes from something edgy and cool to being a must-have tool.
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The post-pandemic increase in consumers falling behind on their credit card bills seems to be tapering off. "For 2025, we're seeing a lot of stability in delinquencies," an industry researcher said.
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Execs from U.S. Bancorp and Keybank discuss how emerging technology makes it easier to replicate the near invisible checkout that car-sharing riders enjoy.
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Banks that don't focus on credit cards for this market may find larger banks and fintechs are eating their lunch.
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Regulators reached a $183.5 million deal Thursday to get debt relief to 41,000 students of the bankrupt Corinthian Colleges.
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It is the latest of several popular apps to close down in recent weeks.
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The tie-up comes as banks put more resources into helping customers manage their finances digitally.
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The company said the sale will provide more consistent financial results and allow it to redeploy funds to support other businesses.
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Why PayPal just deposited $50 million in tiny Optus Bank; ex-Bank of America employees allege 'extreme pressure' to sell credit cards; the Citi snafu may bring fresh scrutiny to custodial banks; and more from this week's most-read stories.
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Refinancing has been one of the bright spots in a difficult year for lending, and the industry has concerns that a fee to be imposed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could slow down the business.
American Banker readers share their views on the most pressing banking topics of the week. Comments are excerpted from reader response sections of AmericanBanker.com articles and our social media platforms.
The Virginia-based bank said the Federal Reserve signed off on its acquisition of Sandy Spring Bancorp in Maryland. The transaction was the third-largest bank deal announced in 2024. It could be finalized as soon as April.
President Donald Trump has signed a Congressional Review Act resolution that eliminates the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's Biden-era rules requiring stricter reviews of bank mergers and a time-out clock for some institutions.
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Who counts as a politically exposed person, or PEP, is different in different jurisdictions. Uniformity in the identification of people considered a higher risk for money laundering would ease compliance headaches for everyone.
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Despite widespread impressions that the economy is proving resilient and a "soft landing" is possible, banks are decidedly pessimistic about the economy.
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The Federal Reserve's inexplicable failure to enforce rules requiring Silicon Valley Bank Financial Group to serve as a "source of strength" for its subsidiary saddled the FDIC with billions in extra losses.
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Noelle Acheson shares her top 4 stablecoin trends of 2025 and what they taught us about the changing nature of money.
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Donald Trump, Taylor Swift and the CEOs of the biggest banks: We checked back to see if our predictions were correct about whether these bankers, regulators and payments execs made an impact on the industry this year.
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While the term "financial supermarket" may have gone out of fashion, firms still see opportunity to boost profits and keep clients loyal by blurring the lines between banking and wealth management.
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Proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services recommended approval of Fifth Third's $10.9 billion proposed acquisition of Comerica.
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in an advisory opinion said that "covered" earned wage access products should not be considered an extension of credit under the Truth in Lending Act. It also said that expedited delivery fees and tips should not be considered finance charges.
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The cryptocurrency company has entered partnerships with big banks and payment giant Klarna in recent days. Coinbase exec Brett Tejpaul says the GENIUS Act is creating an opportunity to sell a broad range of digital asset technology.
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In a Senate Banking subcommittee hearing, lawmakers discussed a bill that would guarantee all legal industries and all individuals fair access to banking services.
The de novo bank, which will serve participants in virtual currency markets, is putting the regulatory pieces in place for its planned 2026 launch.
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