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Interpretive guidance from regulators does not deliver the kind of certainty that companies want as they consider expanding into the world of digital assets. Congressional action on the CLARITY Act is the answer.
May 7
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What do you get when you put two boring, safe industries together with one super-exciting, possibly dangerous industry? We're apparently going to find out.
May 7
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Freddie Mac was more aggressive than its counterpart for much of the past year but March activity establishes that there's a different trend at play in 2026.
May 7 -
Life insurers' borrowings from the Federal Home Loan banks has increased in recent years, raising concerns about opaque, private credit investments and how it intersects with the Federal Home Loan banks' housing mission.
May 7 -
Pam Klein is the SVP and GM of Zelis' member engagement and transparency business, which helps payers meet the needs of their members. Previously, she led Network Analytics at Zelis to help payers optimize their provider networks through analytical software and Product Management for Zelis' Claims Cost Solutions business unit. Prior to this, she was Chief Marketing Officer at Zelis, overseeing strategic leadership on brand management, product marketing, and internal and external communications.
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After Dan Allison spent more than 20 years as a wealth management consultant specializing in referrals, the AI agent version of him will coach financial advisors through WealthReach's new Multiply tool.
May 6 -
As gas prices surge, small businesses — particularly in agriculture and transportation — have struggled to keep up. For banks, this has brought a combination of short-term benefits and long-term concerns.
May 6 -
The neobank reported a 25% year-over-year increase in revenue for the quarter ended March 31, with active users jumping 19% to 10.2 million. The company also raised its full-year 2026 guidance and authorized a $200 million share repurchase program.
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The newly opened bank founded by big tech executives reached the deposit milestone within its first quarter of operations, according to a recent call report.
May 6 -
A rule change requiring trial modifications before other loss-mitigation options is creating workflow and liquidity challenges, especially for smaller servicers without deep resources.
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