CUNA has added a conference devoted entirely to payment systems - from regulatory and security issues to trends and new product innovations. The Payment Sytems Conference, designed for CEOs, management and operations staff, will take place Apr. 19-21, 2006, in Washington D.C. For info: Cherish Schwenn, at 800-356-9655, ext. 4139, or e-mail at cschwenn
The global financial services company is providing BaaS infrastructure to the digital asset branch of investment platform WisdomTree.
Anchorage Digital Bank, Custodia Bank and Erebor Bank could be among the first recipients of limited, special-purpose payment accounts recently floated by Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller.
The challenger bank in the third quarter launched Cash Coach, an AI-powered customer insights engine that helps consumers optimize earned interest in deposit accounts and minimize interest charges on credit cards. SoFi plans to roll out a "more comprehensive" SoFi Coach that incorporates all areas of financial services as part of its strategy to rival banks.
Park National Corp's $317 million, all-stock deal for First Citizens Bancshares would give the buyer a presence in markets that are expected to grow faster than its legacy Ohio footprint.
FirstSun Capital Bancorp plans to buy First Foundation in an effort to accelerate its Southern California growth. The $785 million transaction follows FirstSun's failed takeover of Seattle-based HomeStreet.
The acquisition of the prime-focused U.S. fintech is expected to boost Barclays' return on tangible equity and digital capabilities starting in 2027.
