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From consumer credit to deposits to inflation, President Biden's move to excuse up to $20,000 in student debt per eligible borrower will have ramifications throughout the banking sector.

This week in global news, Australia maps out its crypto market, the U.K. ponders new crypto legislation, Microsoft plans a metaverse accelerator in Dubai, and more.

Interest-free credit and fast approval make BNPL an attractive payment option for consumers, who are increasingly using short-term installment credit to manage their cash flow when paying for immediate, small-dollar purchases.

The new Hello Alice Mastercard small-business credit card, MUFG's possible deals to buy two home credit lending units in Southeast Asia, and more in banking news this week.

This week in global banking news, German regulator BaFin takes action on Allianz, trains in Toronto add contactless fare tech, Klarna expands in the U.K., and more.

Consumers have numerous choices for which financial services provider they use. An American Banker/Monigle survey of consumers on what drives customer satisfaction ranks the top 50 performers.

Mitsubishi UJF's direct lending move, a fintech capital raise and more in banking news this week

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

In global news this week, cash is on the rebound in the U.K., a Swiss nonprofit calls for digital business IDs, CIBC adds support for open banking, and more.

Business-to-business payments have long been stuck in the past, with a heavy emphasis on paper checks. The need for modernization has attracted a flurry of technology developers.

A snappy swipe-fee settlement, Synovus's new risk chief and more in banking news this week

In the lead-up to a data breach, phishing is second only to use of stolen credentials in terms of how attackers infiltrate institutions. Here's what else you need to know.

In global news this week, regulators in EU worry about staffing, American Express expands B2B cross-border payments, ATMs in New Zealand get an upgrade, and more.

The Biden administration is poised to put its stamp on the banking regulatory landscape, but there are few slam-dunk solutions that will satisfy both the industry and a vocal Democratic base.

BofA and Citi pitch in at White House, MasterCard's BNPL expansion and more in banking news this week.

10 things to know in July: Merger-and-acquisition announcements in the community banking space slow down, a Native American neobank sets out to offer bespoke services to tribes and more.

Our annual ranking of banks looks at the metrics that matter.

American Banker's second annual Most Influential Women in Payments, Next recognizes women under 40 who have demonstrated a strong talent for leadership and an expertise in their respective fields.

In global news this week, the U.K.'s major banks put pressure on global tech firms, Bank of Ireland improves paid paternity leave, Virgin Money debuts a buy now/pay later card, and more.

In a wide-ranging interview with American Banker, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra talked about litigating against large firms, fighting overdraft fees and reining in Big Tech.