The launch of FedNow, the Federal Reserve's instant-settlement system, raises many questions for banks, card networks and fintechs regarding costs, routing and other concerns.

Brian Plum abruptly stepped down as president and CEO of the Charlottesville, Virginia, company last week. Blue Ridge also announced that it would not pay a dividend in the third quarter.

Experts and industry leaders said banks are pumping investment into technology that can connect information silos.

If the Supreme Court strikes down CFPB regulations by ruling against the constitutionality of the agency's structure, technological innovation will be harder for banks to achieve as regulatory clarity moves further out of reach.

High interest rates could dampen demand for refinancing, which took a hit during the pandemic-era pause in federal student loan payments. "Curb your enthusiasm," one analyst said.

California Bankers Association taps insider as next CEO, Spotify cuts off subscribers who use Apple's high-cost payments, Relay Payments backs auto-racing team and more in this week's banking news roundup.

The top three fintech investors in the ranking have 27 combined strategic and corporate VC investments at the end of Q1 2023.

Dan Kimerling, whose former company Standard Treasury was acquired by Silicon Valley Bank in 2015, shares his thoughts on what led to the bank's collapse, whether there will be a chilling effect on tech lending and if there is a future for niche banks.

The top three fintech investors in the ranking have 42 combined VC investments at the end of Q1 2023.

Wells Fargo leads $70 million funding effort targeting credit-challenged entrepreneurs; PayPal adds Tap to Pay for Venmo, Zettle; Amex names new CFO to succeed retiring veteran finance chief and more in this week's banking news roundup.