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Banks' latest annual reports, filed in the early weeks of the second Trump administration, provide a window into how the industry is adjusting to a new political climate.
February 27
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The changing of the guard at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and hope among bankers for mergers and acquisitions activity are popular items this month.
February 27
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Lawmakers and regulators are cracking down on banks closing consumer accounts, but neither banks nor regulators have hard numbers on how big of a problem debanking really is — or why accounts are closed.
February 27
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Federal agencies have a little more than two weeks to devise plans for achieving significant staff reductions and cost savings.
February 26
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The hiring comes roughly a month after Ida Liu resigned and the firm embarked on a regional restructuring.
February 26
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Changes are needed to shore up the agency's finances and guarantee the integrity of its flagship 7(a) lending program, according to a leading trade group.
February 26
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Trevor Chapman is a seasoned communications professional with expertise in media relations, public relations, and crisis management. As the former Director of External Communications at Farmers Insurance (2014–2023), he led high-profile strategies to shape the company's public image, including serving as a spokesperson during key business decisions. Trevor is passionate about helping organizations tell authentic stories, enhance reputation, and achieve measurable results through innovative communication solutions. Trevor holds a Journalism degree from California State University, Northridge (CSUN). Since 2018, Trevor has served on the Public Relations Advisory Council for the Journalism Department at CSUN, contributing his expertise to guide curriculum and support student development. (
LinkedIn )February 26
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The company's cards will combine with the Alipay digital wallet, enabling foreign travelers to use local currency while reducing fees and processing steps. That and more in the American Banker global payments roundup.
February 26
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Matt Polak is the CEO of Picnic, a digital privacy and cybersecurity company at the intersection of personal data exposure and enterprise risk. He received an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and a BA in International Affairs from James Madison University.
February 26
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Earned wage access is shaping up to be the most divisive financial product in decades as industry trade groups and consumer advocates spar over whether EWA should be classified as credit in order to protect consumers. Is there a middle ground?
February 26
