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Chris Shelper is now the sole chief banking officer at First Interstate BancSystem; Kristy Fercho joins LERETA's board of directors; Truist Financial launches a business focused on private equity and family office transactions; and more in this week's banking news roundup.
November 21 -
The megabank laid out a series of changes, including the impending departure of its chief financial officer and other executive shifts related to a revamp of its U.S. personal banking line of business.
November 21 -
The Minneapolis-based bank launched the Split Card, a Mastercard that turns purchases into three-month installment plans, in an effort to attract younger customers.
November 21 -
Former U.S. Bank veteran files for a de novo charter to launch VALT Bank, a tech-heavy business lender targeting 'digitally demanding' small businesses.
November 21 -
Supplies of the one-cent coin are plummeting. Businesses can't give exact change. Banks are struggling to resupply them. And amid it all, the federal government has said almost nothing.
November 21 -
If the loophole in the GENIUS Act isn't closed, the flow of money into stablecoins will wind up reducing the Community Reinvestment Act funding that many underserved communities rely on for development.
November 21
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Al Codalbu serves as Senior Vice President of Employer Business at Embold Health, where he leads the company's fastest-growing segment—employer-focused sales. With nearly 20 years of industry experience, Al leads growth by connecting employers with actionable, data-driven insights and solutions to help employees access high-quality care.
November 20 -
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Federal Reserve Gov. Stephen Miran reiterated his view that monetary policy has become more restrictive than economists think, but expressed increased urgency that the central bank take strong corrective action.
November 20 -
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau plans to transfer its entire enforcement and legal divisions to the Department of Justice and is likely to staff in those units, according to sources briefed by agency leadership.
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