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The attack knocked out core and mobile banking systems at several U.S. banks, and Finastra is working to get them up and running.

Some industry observers are calling on the Treasury Department to bring back the Small Business Lending Fund to help small companies stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic and get back on their feet once the crisis passes.

On Dec. 31, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

On Dec. 31, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

The coronavirus has forced shutdowns and closures of over 90% of U.S. casino properties halting annualized payments of $74 billion in wages and $41 billion in tax revenues.

The rush to unload mortgage-backed securities signals that a credit meltdown that began with corporate bonds is spreading to other corners of the market.

As lawmakers scramble to enact coronavirus relief legislation, some industry groups have suggested Americans could be in for “one of the greatest economic disruptions since the Great Depression.”

Growing recognition that coronavirus can survive on hard surfaces for up to 72 hours — making it riskier to use PIN pads and touchscreens at the point of sale — is causing merchants around the world to rethink payment technology, especially at supermarkets.

The coronavirus is changing how consumers interact in branches and banking online. Bank leaders should be prepared.

Online platforms and apps can be utilized to quickly support small businesses and consumers facing unexpected financial hardship.

Flushing Financial, which had planned to complete its purchase of Empire Bancorp in early April, has moved its target date back by about two months.

The company's plan had drawn strong criticism from bankers about Rakuten's potentially controlling an industrial loan company while engaging in its nonfinancial businesses.

Zimbabwe’s severe cash shortage is providing the impoverished southern African country with some relief in the fight against the coronavirus: One less way of spreading the disease.

To get permission to leave China’s coronavirus epicenter and return to his job in Hong Kong, a Chinese banker needed two things: a letter from his company and a green health code from Alipay.

The Federal Reserve committed Monday to conducting more asset purchases of Treasury securities and mortgage-backed securities and announced $300 billion in new financing for credit facilities.

The Federal Reserve committed Monday to conducting more asset purchases of Treasury securities and mortgage-backed securities and announced $300 billion in new financing for credit facilities.

Accommodations for borrowers affected by the coronavirus pandemic, such as payment delays and fee waivers, are "positive and proactive actions that can manage or mitigate adverse impacts," several banking agencies said.

BofA, JPMorgan said they are paying bonuses to branch and call center employees; the bank says removing the $1.9 trillion limit on growth will help it lend to more customers in need.

As Americans embrace social distancing, institutions may be forced to rethink board and annual membership meetings. The change could be lasting.

Daily edition for March 23, 2020.