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The Tennessee-based bank was forced to keep operating on its own after a proposed acquisition was called off. Months later, First Horizon has picked up new customers and improved its profitability, but investors remain cautious amid plans for catch-up spending on technology.

Several regional banks have projected minimal growth or even a decline in lending this year. But Connecticut-based Webster is bullish based on its pipeline of nonoffice commercial real estate, public finance and other credits, CEO John Ciulla says.

Banking regulators' push for higher capital for the largest banks may very well pass in some form, but before it does, there needs to be an articulated plan for tackling the migration of banking activities out of the banking system.

The Indiana bank is "on offense by continuing to invest in new client-facing and key support talent and being ready and opportunistic for acquisitions," CEO Jim Ryan says.

The CFPB is well within its authority to make these changes, which will increase the availability of credit to many Americans.

Fintechs' venture capital funding began to evaporate last year, while payments startups fared somewhat better by emphasizing quicker pathways to profits. It's a trend experts say is likely to persist this year as investors remain more cautious about costly or long-term plays.

The former treasurer of FMC Corp. worries that the proposed new capital rules will translate into higher costs for corporate borrowers and reduced access to key types of financing options.

Plaintiffs' lawyers are targeting various companies in connection with a California law that ensures customers can air grievances publicly without the threat of retribution. BofA and U.S. Bank say the suits against them are meritless.

Its January forecast reverses the call first made in April 2022 that the U.S. economy would slip into an extended downturn.

Mike Abbott, global banking lead at Accenture, shared where he sees banks using the technology most effectively in the year ahead.

Financial institutions, led by the biggest U.S. banks and regional lenders, have dominated high-grade issuance, making up over 60% of the $149 billion that has priced so far this month.

Greg Wilson of the Wall Street giant's Asset & Wealth Management unit wants to provide employees with tailored plans using a blend of technology and personal financial coaching.

Comments from SEC Chair Gary Gensler and market fundamentals have created ample reason for banks to stay away from crypto, despite early bird upsides.

Inter&Co, a financial superapp provider based in Brazil, has bought the naming rights of a major U.S. stadium.

Now that leveraged loan markets have calmed down — and interest rate cuts are on the horizon — investment banks want to get some of the business back.

The top five banks and thrifts have combined total assets of nearly $13 trillion as of September 30, 2023.

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and the financial services industry should take the opportunity to step up for survivors.

Longtime executive Raymond Joabar discusses how the card network mixes direct outreach and fintech partnerships to build a global network covering the U.K., the Caribbean and other regions.

The technology company will allow outside processors, but plans to charge a commission. Epic Games vows to challenge the move in court.