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Small and midsize banks have been a lifeline to startups and founders. In the aftermath of SVB's failure, it is vital to avoid further concentration of the industry around the largest banks.

Shares of First Republic slumped by as much as 26% Wednesday, with other regional banks also lower in another volatile day of trading.

Protections must extend to all rapid payment systems to prevent a race-to-the-bottom among both financial institutions and criminals.

1831 Bancorp and South Shore Bancorp plan to join forces to bolster their collective resources and competitive standing in New England's largest market.

Justice Department investigators were examining whether the New York bank took sufficient steps to detect potential money laundering by clients.

NatWest joins U.K. banks in limiting crypto, Mastercard teams with fintech in the UAE, and more.

The Arkansas congressman, a leading Republican on the House Financial Services Committee, said while he doesn't believe blanket expanding deposit insurance is warranted, different premium structures for covering deposits would be "worthwhile."

FutureCard, which originally resisted offering a physical card, is adding a recycled-plastic version to reach a wider audience.

After two high-profile failures and a liquidity scare, money is on the move from collapsed and suspect banks to destinations viewed as safer havens. Some banks say they're in position to score fresh funds, new customers and talented workers.

Buoyed by higher profits and an influx of deposits from prepaid corporate debit cards, Patriot National Bancorp appears to be nearing a deal that would boost its size and expand its digital-banking capacities, Chairman Michael Carrazza says.