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Karl Guynn, director of products at GESA Credit Union

In the near future, branch authentication will likely rely more on things like iris scans and palm readers than physical ID cards.

Illustrating artificial intelligence with a digital brain in place of a head atop a suit.

Bank executives say artificial intelligence will create jobs, while analysts say the opposite. Employees are anxious but willing to try to work with it. All agree AI is already making an impact.

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The KBW Nasdaq Bank Index is down more than 7% year to date. Analysts blame confusion caused by President Trump's evolving tariff policies and heightened worries about an economic downturn that could hurt banks' credit quality.

Michael Barr

Federal Reserve Gov. Michael Barr said Wednesday that policymakers are running the risk of repeating historical mistakes of lightening banking rules when the economy is doing well, which he said has often set the stage for financial crises later on.

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Community banks are always looking for ways to expand local engagement. But for some banks, sponsoring disc golf courses, clubs and events offers a relatively inexpensive way to boost their profile among a very loyal customer base.

Jonathan Gould

Fintechs sought to acquire the rights and privileges of bank charters in various ways this year, from de novo applications to buying up banks.