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Election speculation about policy change at Fannie Mae has boosted its stock slightly this year. It's also profitable, but there's much more to consider.

Changes to the regulatory regime surrounding the Federal Home Loan banks should be carefully calibrated so as to do no damage to their successful support for housing and the provision of liquidity to members.

CEO Alex Chriss contends the payments company can get a boost from greater access to mobile payment technology while competing against the technology giant on other fronts.

The buyer said the all-stock deal to buy The First Bancshares would create a combined bank with $25 billion of assets.

The Canadian bank's US CEO, Darrel Hackett, sits down with American Banker's editor-in-chief, Chana R. Schoenberger, to discuss the bank's plans after the integration of Bank of the West and what comes next.

Sen. Cynthia Lummis announced a forthcoming bill that would require the government to hold 5% of the global bitcoin supply. Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have also called for strategic holdings of the cryptocurrency.

The Wilmington, North Carolina-based institution is pursuing a model that cuts out the middleman and embeds its services directly into fintech partners' platforms.

Contingency planning always seems theoretical...until it isn't. Planning for the unexpected can prepare you to serve customers well in times of crisis.

Investing in data governance, compliance and staffing appropriately can help manage the risks of offering banking as a service, experts say.

New funding would increase valuations for both firms, reversing a slump that has impacted the entire industry for the past two years.