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The New Canaan Bank would have been the state's first de novo in more than a decade.

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At the start of 2022, banks sat atop a flood of deposits. But as the year progressed, they faced greater pressure to pay higher rates, and the trends that drove the rapid shift show no signs of abating.

A new law in New York nearly doubles the required shelf life of gift cards to nine years, as more states move to wipe out expiration dates contributing to $21 billion in unused U.S. gift card balances.

The end of "fintech tourism" is among the anticipated trends for the coming year.

In global news this week, Payments Canada asks to expand its membership, JCB extends acquiring and processing into Thailand, Brazil adopts a new bitcoin law, and more.

Phishing and ransomware attacks were among the deadliest for financial institutions in the past year.

The pandemic-era's surge of short-term, interest-free online loans from buy now/pay later fintechs ignited wide-ranging competition from newcomers and legacy providers alike.

Horizon Technology Finance's Daniel Trolio discusses market strengths, growth challenges, and why Horizon sticks to tried and true capital partners.

The Amesbury-based bank reported solid growth and profitability throughout Dave Mansfield's 9-year tenure. The decision followed news of losses tied to the bank's move into digital-asset lending, though the bank has yet to file a 10-Q for the third quarter.