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An activist investor is seeking more information on how, and when, the largest bank deal of 2025 came together.

Manuel Rodriguez Vera is Business Unit Head of Insurance at WNS, part of Capgemini.

Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller said in a speech Monday that private and public-sector data suggests that the labor market is continuing to weaken, making a 25 basis point rate cut in December a prudent choice.

Quality Control Advisor Plus is an integrated system which brings together previously separate units, cutting months off of Freddie Mac's current QC process.

The country's second-largest bank has unveiled a digital platform for retirement decisions — not on how to save, but how to disburse those savings in a steady, sustainable way.

The financial services firm based in Houston tried to buy a Chicago community bank three years ago as part of a plan to offer traditional banking and digital asset services on one platform. With Illinois state approval secured, it now awaits a decision from the Fed.

The bank is adding trusted contacts, specialized teams and new tech against scams, but consumer advocates say reimbursement is the key missing piece.

Oresar, who joined BMO as head of treasury and payment solutions sales after more than two decades at JPMorgan Payments, spoke with American Banker about her priorities leading a new team; the importance of organic mentorship; and what clients are asking for to keep up with the fast-paced change that's happening to the payments industry.

Joseph Cecere is a director in Eisner Advisory Group's forensic, litigation and valuation services practice. With nearly 20 years of experience in public accounting, he specializes in estate and gift tax valuations for general partners in private equity and venture capital funds and performs business valuation and forensic accounting calculations in commercial and matrimonial disputes. He has collaborated with firms across diverse industries, including distribution, manufacturing, intellectual property licensing, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, service industries, logistics, financial and technology sectors.

Hubert Klein is a partner and practice leader for the financial advisory services group in Eisner Advisory Group's New Jersey location. With nearly 40 years of experience, he is frequently called upon as a technical resource in various litigation actions. He has consulted and provided services in matters including complex damages, business valuations, due diligence analysis, fraud and forensic investigations, lost profit calculations, shareholder disputes, reasonable compensation and benefits analysis, insurance claims analysis, bankruptcy and matrimonial proceedings.