The world's biggest credit union will become the provider of banking services for U.S. armed forces members abroad, stepping into a void left by Bank of America. One credit union trade group is concerned that a potential deposit insurance snafu could threaten the program's viability.

The former Bank of the West CEO told honorees at American Banker's Most Powerful Women in Banking NEXT Awards ceremony to be confident in themselves, but also to have empathy for others as they strive for senior management positions.

A recent survey of financial institutions found that for smaller banks and credit unions, customer experience is once again a top priority and among all banks, the interest in advanced AI is higher than ever.

Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, said that alleged union abuses should impact how regulators view corporate governance and risk management.

During a speech at a community banking research conference, the Federal Reserve Board governor emphasized the importance of an "evidence-based approach" to regulatory policy.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Board Member Jonathan McKernan raised concerns Wednesday over his agency's justification for imposing higher capital on banks, saying they could give nonbanks a more competitive edge in certain activities.