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The inquiry involves employees' "business communications sent over electronic messaging channels that have not been approved by the firm,” JPMorgan Chase says.

The $29 billion purchase of the Australian installment lender would bring larger retail relationships, as well as a fast-growing product that has appeal to both consumers and merchants.

Cheri McGuire, who previously held roles at Standard Chartered, Microsoft and Symantec, will oversee Swift’s core infrastructure as it speeds up its cross-border transactions.

The agreement will allow the state-backed investment fund to meet surging financing demand for renewable energy projects. It is the largest-ever private fundraising deal by a green bank in the U.S.

The industry had tightened up last year in the face of COVID-19. But as the economic outlook improves, banks are now easing criteria amid heightened competition, according to the Federal Reserve’s survey of loan officers.

A strong second quarter, new cryptocurrency clients and its selection as the issuer of a Facebook-affiliated digital currency seem to be validating Silvergate Bank’s unusual business model.

First Hawaiian and Bank of Hawaii are warning that a global spike in coronavirus cases could stunt the state's momentum and threaten credit quality.

The smallest U.S. businesses — those with no employees other than the owner — struggled during the past year with 76% of the firms suffering a decline in revenue over 12 months, a new survey by regional Federal Reserve banks found.

Criminals' efforts to steal identities and take over accounts have become increasingly sophisticated. Banks must upgrade their mitigation processes, which can be held back by antiquated systems and organizational silos.

In late July, the Justice Department notified the Houston bank of a potential lawsuit alleging violations between 2013 and 2017, according to a securities filing. Cadence said that its prospective merger partner, BancorpSouth, supports the settlement discussions.