The addition of branded debit cards is bringing BNPL fintechs' products closer to traditional credit cards, both in terms of consumer perception and the fees the cards generate.

Rasmussen, a Minnesota native, started her professional career as a dental hygienist. After a series of twists and turns, she now runs Thrivent, a multibillion-dollar fraternal benefit society.

Finance firms are often more complex and more regulated than their peers, making the pool of candidates smaller and succession harder, while changes at the top can hurt stock prices.

If the industry keeps consolidating at its current rate, there will be roughly 500 banks in 20 years. That will likely mean the loss of competition and choice for customers in some markets.

Following the end of a long moratorium for federal student loan borrowers, monthly payments are expected to total $18 billion. Much of that money will come from checking and savings accounts, which will put more pressure on banks' deposit bases.

Employees are more likely to view diverse and inclusive environments as healthier places to work, according to new research presented at American Banker's Most Powerful Women in Banking conference.

In technology and other departments, women can lead with much-needed "softer" qualities, panelists at the Most Powerful Women in Banking conference said.

A laser focus on intended outcomes and crystal clear communication helps maintain progress, according to banking experts.

The former Bank of the West CEO told honorees at American Banker's Most Powerful Women in Banking NEXT Awards ceremony to be confident in themselves, but also to have empathy for others as they strive for senior management positions.

Leaders from Huntington, Regions and Bank of Montreal spoke at American Banker's Most Powerful Women in Banking NEXT conference, sharing career advice rooted in their personal experiences.

A recent survey of financial institutions found that for smaller banks and credit unions, customer experience is once again a top priority and among all banks, the interest in advanced AI is higher than ever.

Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, said that alleged union abuses should impact how regulators view corporate governance and risk management.

At the Most Powerful Women in Banking conference, asset management leader Jenny Johnson discussed opportunities and risks for portfolio managers in 2023.

The fintech, a partner of OpenAI, is also a provider to several developers of emerging artificial intelligence.

M&T Bank, Truist Financial and Eastern Bankshares are among the banks that have sold all or part of their insurance subsidiaries over the last year. Though the price is right, analysts warn that when interest rates decline, sellers will be without a key source of fee income.

Mary Callahan Erdoes, CEO of asset and wealth management at the megabank, says recent advancements in remote connectivity will lead to a "much better Wall Street than many of us grew up in." She urges women not to let newfound flexibility go away.

U.S. Bancorp and Truist picked literal names for their virtual assistants to avoid confusing customers, while Fifth Third and Regions created characters called "Jeanie" and "Reggie" to put clients at ease. Other companies are trying to split the difference.

The payments company launched a $100 million fund for generative AI, creating a potential group of partners that can build on the card network's global scale.

In a deal arranged by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., the Pittsburgh bank has bought a portfolio from the wreckage of Signature Bank. The purchase should help PNC expand its fund banking business, which helps private equity firms manage liquidity and finance investments in the short term.

FedNow and RTP are only going to get better and more efficient as they become interoperable and develop new use cases. It's time to get on board.