Top SBA lenders are warning about the impact of a prolonged shutdown. NewtekOne skipped providing fourth-quarter guidance after its CEO said the situation was too cloudy to forecast.
The banking industry is grappling with a quickly changing technology environment, and that is particularly true for community banks given their fewer resources. Still, several are looking for ways to provide their customers with cutting-edge digital products, overhauling their antiquated systems and using technology to strip out costs and find better uses for their tech teams. The following are ten examples of community banks that have made technology a priority.
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The payments industry is evolving, driven by innovative technologies and a new class of leaders and executives eager to embrace change. Here's what they're prioritizing.
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Despite fresh waves of online fraud and scams, czars of social media platforms, peer-to-peer networks and blockchain products have renewed ambitions to marry financial services with social apps.
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Samsung and Curve are setting the groundwork for a return of smart rings and other devices that can turn top-of-wallet cards into a fashion accessory.
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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Wells Fargo & Co., a giant bank that already runs the fifth-largest insurance broker in the world by revenue, is seeking to double that revenue in the next decade.
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DWS Investments, the retail mutual funds arm of Deutsche Bank, named Michael J. Woods as regional head and chief executive, adding those titles and responsibilities to his current role as U.S. head of distributions.
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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority issued an alert to investors to look carefully into the potential risks of nonrecourse stock-based loan programs before participating in them.
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The Federal Housing Finance Agency has far more authority to upend the status quo than most realize, according to a new report.
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Readers weigh potential risks in the leveraged loans market, debate Herb Sandler's legacy, consider the role the Fed should play in real-time payments and more.
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The company intentionally submitted inaccurate borrower information overstating the number of white applicants, the consumer bureau alleges in a consent order.
Old National Bancorp's earnings remained strong as it continued its expansion into the southeast with its recent $344 billion acquisition of CapStar. Executives said they foresee similar growth for the remainder of the year.
American Banker surveyed 100 banks, credit unions and payment firms on how gen AI, President Donald Trump's policies and consumer habits are changing their investments.
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A former Federal Reserve official argues that current rules allow banks to begin trading in crypto assets with virtually no oversight.
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Federal law requires one Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. board member to have state bank supervisory experience, but if no one takes that requirement seriously it should be scrapped.
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Most theories of the case for ESG investing demand that companies act in ways that are counter to the interests of their shareholders.
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The payment company launched new tools for merchants and entered artificial intelligence collaborations with OpenAI and Mastercard ahead of the company's second quarter earnings, which beat analyst expectations.
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A proposal from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency would roll back Biden-era recovery planning rules for banks, leaving them with broad discretion to determine their own recovery protocols.
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Capital One, PNC, Truist and, U.S. Bancorp are urging regulators to cut duplicative calculations and align U.S. rules with global standards, a longstanding preference for banks but one that will likely find a warm reception from a deregulation-focused Trump administration.
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In an environment of persistent economic unease, banks have a unique opportunity to help small businesses, Sekou Kaalund, U.S. Bank's head of branch and small business banking, said at American Banker's 2025 Small Business Banking conference.
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A national bank charter will help UBS Bank USA to expand offerings for wealth management clients, according a company memo.
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The New York-based bank, which works with many Democratic campaigns, faces investor concerns that it might be targeted by the Trump administration. CEO Priscilla Sims Brown says the bank's "strong profitability" is its best shield from political threats.
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The two companies are collaborating on making the digital asset private for payroll and other business transactions. While it's unusual, as the most well-known stablecoins are on public ledgers, tech firms are warming to the idea.
Following a $60 million credit hit, the Salt Lake City bank said that it hasn't found any other related problem loans.
The 23rd annual ranking of women leaders in the banking industry.
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