Citigroup, First National Bank and Marqeta headlined some of the biggest changes in executive leadership in the banking, fintech and payments industries.

In September's roundup of top banking news: Check fraud goes viral at JPMorgan Chase, Truist Financial resets its tangible common equity target, Wells Fargo faces new AML woes and more.

An American Bankers Association panel of forecasters predicted slower growth, but it said the U.S. economy would likely avoid a recession, sparing lenders deep credit quality woes.

Blue Hill Advisors and former Bank of Hawaii CEO Landon up their per-share cash offer to buy Territorial Bancorp; Montreal-based payments firm Lightspeed Commerce puts itself on the market; Societe Generale hires ex-UBS banker Jansen as the bank's West Coast co-head; and more in this week's banking news roundup.

Dealmakers say the Federal Reserve's decision to reduce interest rates this month will lower borrowing costs and support banks' credit quality, making it easier for buyers to assess sellers' balance sheets and agree on sale terms.

The San Francisco-based bank has submitted a third-party review of its risk and control overhauls for the central bank's analysis and sign-off, according to people familiar with the matter.

Between the Federal Reserve's half-percent interest-rate cut, and Warren Buffett slowing the gradual sale of his stake in Bank of America, here are key market moves to know.

Mifflinburg Bancorp and Northumberland Bancorp would combine to create a $1.3 billion-asset bank in the Susquehanna Valley market.

Berkshire Hathaway's stake in BofA is now 10.5%.

Federal Reserve Gov. Michelle Bowman said a lack of banking experience among regulatory officials has led to unintended consequences. She flagged mergers, fintech partnerships and liquidity proposals as prime examples.