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The latest generation of anti-money-laundering software uses agentic AI to help alleviate AML alert fatigue. Experts say this use of the technology is promising, though they offer some caveats.

Technology

The goal of adopting chip cards — to provide tighter security — is a noble one. But by going partway, authorizing transactions with signatures rather than four-digit codes, banks are watering down that security, at least for lost and stolen cards.

Independent Financial office in Houston

There were 27 bank acquisitions worth $5.45 billion announced in the second quarter as of mid-June. That was more than the $5.2 billion combined value of deals announced over the previous five quarters.

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CEO Chris Gorman applauded what he sees as a transformation of bank regulation since President Trump took office. He described a shift from layers of exams and documentation to a streamlined focus on liquidity, capital and earnings.

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Zions Bancorp. is among the latest banks to report material losses due to alleged borrower fraud. Stocks of regional lenders plunged on Thursday.