BankThink

Banks must address the societal issues that resonate deeply with their customers and communities, says Regions Financial chief John Turner.

The agency said the proposed $5.3 billion deal would stifle future competition in the payments industry; following a good third quarter, European banks still face lots of challenges.

Bitcoin showed the world that software can be open source, censorship resistant, decentralized, permissionless and borderless, says Woorton's Zahreddine Touag.

Contactless payments, staging and early wage access have built a permanent following and should be part of any alternative financial services mix, says DigitaMint's Marc Grens.

Bank shares fell about 5% on concerns that the election results militate against more government stimulus; even U.S. regulators need to address the differences between fintechs and banks.

The uncertainty from the pandemic has made costs unpredictable, says Ally Lending's Hans Zandhuis.

A Federal Reserve-issued digital dollar could speed up payments, expand financial access and reduce financial crime. But it also brings trade-offs that policymakers are only just beginning to consider.

Consumers will still prefer minimizing physical contact, while relying on digital payments and looking forward to adopting smarter methods that are secure, convenient, and less time-consuming, says Global Market Insights' Vinisha Joshi.

Despite tougher privacy regulations, further safeguards are needed that require consumers' clear consent before personal information is exchanged.

The last-minute suspension appears to be a move by Chinese regulators to trim Jack Ma’s sails; the penalty, reportedly from the OCC, would address “historical deficiencies” at the bank.