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For half a century, the Shadow Open Market Committee has been one of the Federal Reserve's sharpest critics. After years of seeing its public profile wither, the group is eyeing a return to prominence.

The military-focused company, which operates an insurer and a $111.7 billion-asset bank, has tangled with regulators during Wayne Peacock's tenure. He will retire in the first half of 2025.

Four companies are fighting CFPB enforcement actions by claiming the agency cannot be funded by the Federal Reserve, which has not been profitable since 2022. The consumer bureau calls the new legal theory "meritless."

Even as quantum computers still can't break encryption, the banking industry has been preparing for more than a year to start switching to post-quantum cryptography.

The job reductions come as the card network focuses on emerging markets, artificial intelligence and other nascent technology over transaction volume.

U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union said it plans to acquire Southwest Capital Bank in a transaction slated to close next year. It would help the buyer expand its cannabis banking operation.

Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller says the central bank is tracking research on financial stability risks related to payments, as well as blockchain and crypto developments.

It has never been more important for banks, particularly those over $10 billion of assets, to establish ironclad data quality, governance and control standards. The failure to do so will have cascading negative consequences.

Lorch started as the marketing director at First Internet Bank, the first online-only bank, at its launch. Few Americans had internet access so it wasn't a sure bet the bank would survive. She's still there, now as the president.

While financial institutions continue to recover from the widespread tech disruption, executives are asking what effective fix-it plans might look like during future events.