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In global news this week, U.K. regulators examine branch closures, Apple complies with Dutch App Store rules, a pan-Nordic payments system prepares for launch, and more.

Citigroup and Bank of America have teamed up with five other banks to form Octaura Holdings, an electronic trading platform for syndicated loans and collateralized loan obligations.

Credit unions enjoyed especially strong loan demand from car buyers — helping to push overall loan growth to twice the rate of what banks saw in the first quarter — following a lull stemming from pandemic-era setbacks.

Banks, fintechs, and financial institutions may have stepped up their diversity and inclusion efforts, but these industries still have a retention problem. What are the issues at play and what can be done to keep executive women in the C-Suite?

It's late in the game to get involved in cannabis payments, which is why Golden Ark is looking past physical dispensaries to stake its claim in the virtual world.

Community development financial institutions proved themselves indispensable during the COVID-19 pandemic. They have earned a seat at the table.

The mobile technologist has brought many user experience upgrades to the Arkansas bank. That has earned him a spot in American Banker's Digital Banker of the Year coverage this year.

Pay Monthly loans will have payment plans of up to 24 months, enabling consumers to make larger purchases and repay over a longer period of time than the standard four months.

An aging workforce will likely force banks to reconsider the employees they recruit, especially for executive roles.

Companies such as Biz2Credit, Episode Six and VizyPay look for people from varied backgrounds and pitch their flexibility (or, sometimes, strong office culture) in bids to find great employees.