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Comerica announced the promotion of Kristina Janssens to be its next chief risk office; Washington Trust hired James "Jim" Brown, an executive from Berkshire Bank, as its chief commercial banking officer; Citizens Financial pledged $20 million to support workforce development programs; and more in this week's banking news roundup.
September 19
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Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said he hasn't spoken to President Donald Trump since the central bank's policy meeting this week, and didn't promise the president he would vote a particular way on interest rates.
September 19
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Between 2021 and 2025, the Japanese bank SMBC has raised its stake in the U.S. investment firm from 4.5% to 20%.
September 19
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The U.S. Department of Justice declined prosecution after BofA Securities self-reported the violations and fixed major compliance gaps.
September 19
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PayPal, Google and Mastercard in recent days expanded support for agentic AI commerce. Card issuers will need to respond quickly to compete, payment experts say.
September 19
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Dr. Andrada Pacheco is EVP and Chief Data Scientist at VantageScore
September 19
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The Treasury Department proposed a rule delaying investment adviser AML requirements to 2028 and sought public comment on implementing regulations for a stablecoin bill passed earlier this summer.
September 19
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Banks need to recognize that agentic AI is almost certain to upend their traditional business models. Early adopters may be able to grab an advantage, while laggards will be fighting over diminished profits.
September 19
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Euro-area finance ministers agreed on a key step in their efforts to roll out a digital currency, adding impetus to a project that's becoming an important counterweight to US stablecoins.
September 19
