Industry News
American Banker's latest innovation report found that strategic corporate transactions are important for most banks but offer distinctive challenges. Fintech acquisitions give banks maximum control but can be hard to integrate if the buyers don't approach the process thoughtfully.
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The Alabama bank reported that check fraud resulted in operational losses of $135 million between April and September, including $53 million last quarter. The entire banking industry has been beset by higher levels of check fraud since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Federal Reserve Board and state regulators signed off on the $1 billion deal, paving the way for a late 2023 closing. The approvals were significant given that other large combinations have run into trouble.
October 23
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The global clearinghouse inked the deal with Securrency as part of its push to expand the use of the emerging technology in capital markets.
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The deal, first announced in September 2022, would have given Taichung Commercial Bancorp a foothold in several U.S. markets.
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Bank stocks are hovering near the lowest level of the year, a mark hit in May following First Republic Bank's collapse.
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Lenders at an American Bankers Association conference this week railed against proposed regulatory requirements they argue could drive up costs, curb credit availability and ultimately hurt borrowers in already fragile economic times.
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Finance firms are often more complex and more regulated than their peers, making the pool of candidates smaller and succession harder, while changes at the top can hurt stock prices.
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Employees are more likely to view diverse and inclusive environments as healthier places to work, according to new research presented at American Banker's Most Powerful Women in Banking conference.
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The former Bank of the West CEO told honorees at American Banker's Most Powerful Women in Banking NEXT Awards ceremony to be confident in themselves, but also to have empathy for others as they strive for senior management positions.
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