Inflation and rising rates are some of the biggest issues industry executives and leaders are focusing on this year.

Climate change, gun control and the overturning of Roe v. Wade are just some of the latest issues banks are addressing.

Challenger banks such as Quontic Bank and Current are just some of the early adopters in the evolving space.

The top five had a combined portfolio of nearly half a billion dollars.

Some policies could save consumers more than $2 billion annually.

Fintech partnerships and new legislation could help make marijuana more viable and less risky for banks.

Deals from Amex in the ride-delivery space and AI developments at Mastercard are just some of the latest fintech moves that have the industry on notice.

Global warming continues to hold the attention of the industry. Firms are not standing still, but responding proactively.

Financial losses stemming from sanctions and the threat of cyberattacks are just some of the major concerns from across the industry.

Whether state-sponsored or masterminded by a 16-year-old, data breaches have become a major cause for concern across the banking world.

From the threat of cyberattacks to discriminatory lending practices, banks need to pay close attention to a number of significant challenges.

While millions of employees have voluntarily left their jobs over the past year, senior level industry leaders have continued to advance their careers.

Interest in digital assets is on the rise following an executive order from the White House and a recent report from the Fed.