-
Nine banks and lenders were impacted by the yearslong, $923 million fraud enterprise, according to an indictment of top Tricolor executives. The banks were not publicly named, but JPMorganChase, Fifth Third, Barclays, Louisiana-based Origin Bancorp and Texas-based Triumph Financial have said they would take write-downs.
December 17 -
The National Institute of Standards and Technology's preliminary draft helps banks integrate artificial intelligence into their existing security strategies.
December 17 -
The regulator signed off on the transaction just two months after the banks applied to merge.
December 17 -
The Department of Justice wants Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to state if the central bank is profitable again and can, therefore, fund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
December 17 -
The Financial Services Forum, which represents the largest U.S. banks, formed a new 501(c)(4) advocacy group to amplify big banks' policy preferences, a move that could counter the crypto industry's growing political influence.
December 17 -
New research from American Banker explores how bankers predict stablecoins, subprime credit, cyber security and other factors will shape the industry at large.
December 17 -
Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller said monetary policy must remain insulated from political pressure, arguing that communication with the White House should be limited. Waller is slated to meet with President Trump Wednesday afternoon.
December 17 -
Federal regulators' plan to dial back supervision of community banks is coming at a dangerous time. Rising climate risk creates unique vulnerabilities for small banks that regulators should be tracking.
December 17 -
Bank groups, crypto firms and regulators are divided over whether fiduciary digital-asset custody fits naturally within the national trust charter model — or whether, as critics argue, the agency is quietly reinventing the charter.
December 17 -
The de novo bank, which will serve participants in virtual currency markets, is putting the regulatory pieces in place for its planned 2026 launch.
December 16 -
A breach at an auto lending compliance provider highlights third-party vendor risks and has triggered class action lawsuits against the firm.
December 16 -
The Nashville community bank is focusing on growing its "digital branches" through fintech partnerships and embedded banking with its latest funding round.
December 16 -
The New York megabank, which completed the sale of a 25% equity stake in its Mexico retail business, has been exiting certain international markets as part of CEO Jane Fraser's focus on being a simpler, smaller bank.
December 16 -
The Birmingham-based lender is opening its first branch in Houston, following a wave of banks rushing into the Lone Star State as its economy continues to boom.
December 16 -
Early Warning's online checkout tool signed a multi-year partnership with NYCFC to be the official online checkout and digital wallet of the Major League Soccer franchise and a founding partner of its forthcoming stadium, Etihad Park.
December 16 -
Passkey technology offers a superior method of authenticating customer identification, both in terms of convenience and security. It's time for banks to finally make the transition.
December 16
-
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. issued a proposal setting application criteria for banks to issue stablecoins and sets a strict timeline under which banks may have their applications reviewed. The agency also reduced deposit insurance assessments for banks and slashed its 2026 proposed budget at a board meeting Tuesday morning.
December 16 -
The Bureau of Labor Statistics Tuesday reported that the economy added 64,000 jobs in November after posting a loss of 105,000 jobs in October, which was largely attributable to the onset of the government's deferred resignation program. Unemployment also ticked up to 4.6% from 4.4% in November.
December 16 -
Two former chairmen of the Independent Community Bankers of America take issue with the trade group's decision to support legislation that would dramatically increase federal deposit insurance levels.
December 16
-
















