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The company formerly known as Alliance Data Systems produced strong fourth-quarter sales, but was unable to report a profit due to factors such larger loan-loss reserves for its acquisition of the American Automobile Association's credit card portfolio.

North Carolina-based First Citizens blamed a rise in problem credit on certain office loans that it acquired in the CIT Group merger. Connecticut-based Webster also expressed caution about the segment, which has been impacted by remote work policies.

As deposits grow scarcer, the Stamford, Connecticut-based bank's acquisition of interLINK earlier this month promises to yield billions of dollars in core funding it can put to work paying down borrowings or purchasing securities, CEO John Ciulla says.

The company will also slow investments in new products this year as it copes with economic uncertainty.

The Oklahoma bank grew fourth-quarter loans at a steady rate and said its regional economy is solid. But it is closely watching the impact of rising senior-care costs.

The Boston bank reported broad-based increases in loans during the fourth quarter, and said it's upbeat about its forecast for 2023. "I think the reason why we're comfortable is because we haven't changed our credit box at all," said CEO Nitin Mhatre.

The nonprofit is entering phase two of its project with JPMorgan Chase intended to understand how conversational AI and emerging technologies can help low- to moderate-income consumers.

The card network sees digital payment opportunities and upside from China's reopening, but inflation and the slower pace of travel spending could slow growth.

Moody's is working on a scoring system for stablecoins, the crypto sector's most traded tokens, as the asset class grows and faces increased scrutiny from regulators and investors.

State-chartered credit unions say their fields of membership are too narrowly defined. Rather than convert to federal charters, they are backing a bill that would provide greater reach.