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Regulators have suggested changes to the ratings system they use to gauge banks' safety and soundness that would reduce scrutiny of management quality. It would leave them blind to clear signs of future problems.
June 17
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The new Fed chair takes his seat for the first time but may find it was easier to be an outside critic than inside leader.
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A collaboration between the bank and Edward Jones was honored as American Banker's top 2026 Innovation of the Year at the Digital Banking Conference.
June 16 -
The first bipartisan, bicameral housing compromise includes a suite of community banking provisions long sought by the industry.
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The fintech's recently installed U.S. CEO said at American Banker's Digital Banking conference that Revolut's goal is to become "the first truly global bank."
June 16 -
Isabella Bancorp in Mount Pleasant to enter the Grand Rapids market with $54.6 million purchase of Grand River Commerce in Grandville.
June 16 -
Newly minted Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh will host his inaugural press conference on Wednesday. Bankers will be paying close attention to what he says — and how he says it.
June 16 -
The Federal Housing Finance Agency's annual report to Congress asks for enforcement and referral powers beyond the limited ones it currently has.
June 16 -
The fintech joins a handful of fintechs and payments companies that have laid off staff this year. Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev said the decision was proactive to keep the organization lean.
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