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The New York State Department of Financial Services warned banks about a security vulnerability in IT software. Now it's acknowledged some companies it oversees were affected by it.

The world's largest neobank had a strong quarter as it prepares to launch a bank in the U.S.

As community banks lean on third-party vendors to keep up with AI developments, executives say regulatory standards must be put in place to account for the increased risk they face.

With trillions on the table, advisors who know how to start conversations with clients' heirs risk losing far less than those who don't.

Many banks can't say what software their IT provider runs. Only 58% of community and midsize banks even hold the right to audit that vendor, a survey found.

The company, which says it serves 93% of credit unions, expects most key processes to run by mid-August. Its status page still said "Investigating" Wednesday.

The banking regulator is in early discussions with trade groups to build an organization for certifying tech providers that pass voluntary due diligence checks.

A survey from the investment marketplace iCapital suggests that concerns about private credit have not derailed advisors' growing desires to place more clients in alternative investments.

With retail investors projected to allocate $2 trillion into private equity, credit and similar investments over the next five years, asset managers are increasingly acting as a bridge to previously exclusive opportunities.

Edward Jones financial advisors helped the firm reel in $17.7 billion in net new assets in the second quarter. And another recent filing gave clues about the firm's upcoming planned changes to equity stakes.

Berger Financial Group plans to more than double its footprint and staff, and Investcorp is looking at more opportunities beyond supporting Berger in the "untapped" wealth space.

Gateway Bank, which has narrowed its losses under new CEO Mukhtar Ali, hired a team of residential-construction lenders to speed its return to profitability.

From showing up authentically to understanding oxytocin, a session at this week's CAAFP held by The American College of Financial Services called into question some traditional industry approaches to planning.

The neobank in the second quarter blew past Wall Street's expectations and posted its second quarter of GAAP profitability as its payments-centric business model continues to resonate with consumers and challenge incumbent banks.

Record lending drove a top-line gain on the year but one-time costs from reverse mortgage servicing sales and negative fair value changes hurt the bottom line.

The payment company's CEO says it's developing and shipping products faster despite cutting nearly half of its staff. It's a strategy he says can be replicated at other businesses.

The bill, which is meant to free up housing supply locked in by high mortgage rates, does not include assumable mortgages which stick with the property.

The online lender said its national bank will become the "primary originator," displacing the banks that are lenders of record. Loan buyers keep their role.