River Run Bancorp near Boston said it would acquire Rollstone Bank and Trust, adding to a string of industry combinations as M&A activity gathers momentum in the second half of 2024.

As regulators and Congress push for stronger consumer protections as losses mount, payment experts say there are steps companies should be taking now to respond.

Depending on the data, Zelle can be seen either as a leading target for fraudsters and scammers, or better than average at stopping these criminals.

Tentative FDIC guidelines would impose stricter governance and risk management standards on banks exceeding $10 billion of assets, drawing concern over potential regulatory overreach and conflicts with state laws.

Honolulu-based Territorial Bancorp is delaying the approval vote by about four weeks in order to continue discussions with its shareholders. A group that includes a former Bank of Hawaii CEO is trying to scuttle the $78 million deal with Los Angeles-based Hope Bancorp.

The Swedish buy now/pay later lender has partnered with Adyen and Apple as it builds a merchant network ahead of its U.S. IPO.