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National ad campaigns are impressive. But few things create more goodwill or lasting impact than visible, hands-on support of a community's youth, no matter the size of the bank.
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Consumer appetite for mobile wallets is growing, challenging banks to innovate to stay ahead.
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As commissioner of Virginia's Bureau of Financial Institutions since 1997, Joe Face emphasized strengthening the dual banking system.
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Thomas Rauschen is Global Industry Lead for CGI's insurance sector, where he helps strengthen the company's role as a trusted partner to insurers worldwide. With 20+ years of leadership experience across financial services, insurance and consulting, he brings deep expertise in strategy execution, business transformation, and operational excellence — guided by a strong focus on technology innovation. Drawing on a global perspective shaped by work across property and casualty, life and health, reinsurance, and brokerage markets, Thomas delivers strategic insights that help clients achieve measurable results.
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Madhu Nadig is the co-founder and CTO of
Flagright , a provider of transaction monitoring and AML compliance software.December 26 -
Bank merger and acquisition activity rebounded this year, led by Fifth Third's $10.9 billion proposed purchase of Comerica. Huntington, PNC and Columbia were involved in some of the other biggest deals announced in 2025.
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Articles about stablecoins, scams, fintechs, premium credit cards and open banking were just some of the topics that struck a chord with American Banker subscribers in 2025.
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From credit bureaus to software providers, 2025 saw attackers bypass bank defenses by targeting the supply chain and using social engineering.
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Banks are beginning to engage with decentralized financial infrastructure. But until lawmakers create a foundation for allowing legally recognized entities like LLCs and nonprofits to govern these networks, compliance burdens will hinder full adoption.
December 26
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Fewer than 1% of members reported surges relative to total assets outside the normal range, making Silvergate's experience unusual, according to the GAO.
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