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There's another fintech accelerator coming to New York.

RSAC 2026

A near-collapse of the global software vulnerability database exposed critical weaknesses that could leave banks unable to track cyber threats.

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Due to retirement, burnout, heightened regulatory standards and profitability challenges, lots of lenders are looking for new chief financial officers. The wave of departures is giving banks a chance to bring in more highly skilled finance chiefs.

Jonathan McKernan

Under grilling from Senate Democrats, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director-designate Jonathan McKernan agreed to continue the statutory mandates of the bureau, but refused to comment on Elon Musk, stop-work orders, or litigation that has been dropped against financial firms.

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Russell Vought

The Office of Management and Budget issued reduction in force notices to Treasury staff working in the Community Development Financial Institution office Friday, saying that the layoffs are necessary to "implement the abolishment" of the fund.

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The regional bank has launched a digital student banking center that's part of a broader strategy to focus on relationship-building.