banking

Banking is an industry that handles cash, credit, and other financial transactions. Banks provide a safe place to store extra cash and credit. One key step towards financial independence is having a solid banking account.

FDIC Letter on ATMs Paves Way for More Branchless Banking
FDIC Letter on ATMs Paves Way for More Branchless Banking
August 12, 2024  |  Banking

New input from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) is poised to pave the way for more “branchless banking” — through interactive teller machines that...

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Scotiabank CEO Says Stake in KeyCorp Creates Future ‘Options’
Scotiabank CEO Says Stake in KeyCorp Creates Future ‘Options’
August 12, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Canadian bank Scotiabank plans to acquire a 14.9% stake in Cleveland-based KeyCorp, which operates about 1,000 KeyBank branches in 15 U.S. states and provides corporate...

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They Said That: Notable Quotables for the Week of August 5
They Said That: Notable Quotables for the Week of August 5
August 09, 2024  |  Technology

While you were watching track and field, basketball, fencing and swimming we were keeping our usual close eye on the “faster, higher, stronger” world of...

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Fed Enforcements Now Focus on Instant Payments and Tokens
Fed Enforcements Now Focus on Instant Payments and Tokens
August 09, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

A recent enforcement action by the Federal Reserve taken against Customers Bancorp and its Customers Bank subsidiary has taken note of the risks and challenges...

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ClearBank Expands Clearing and Embedded Banking Services to Europe
ClearBank Expands Clearing and Embedded Banking Services to Europe
August 09, 2024  |  Banking

Embedded banking firm ClearBank expanded from the United Kingdom to Europe. The newly established ClearBank Europe N.V. is headquartered in the Netherlands and has a...

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Neobanks Bet on Direct Deposits to Keep Fickle Consumers Sticky
Neobanks Bet on Direct Deposits to Keep Fickle Consumers Sticky
August 08, 2024  |  Digital Banking

For platforms and neobanks, establishing direct deposits with end users offers an on-ramp to cross-selling opportunities and a wealth of additional revenue streams. The momentum...

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Banks and Their Tech Suppliers Face More IT Scrutiny in Europe
Banks and Their Tech Suppliers Face More IT Scrutiny in Europe
August 08, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Banks and their IT providers will soon face tougher scrutiny in the European Union (EU). That’s because of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which...

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Regulators’ Joint Statement Details Concerns on Bank/FinTech Tie-Ups
Regulators’ Joint Statement Details Concerns on Bank/FinTech Tie-Ups
August 07, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

The joint statement and requests for information issued by several agencies late last month on “potential risks” inherent in bank/FinTech relationships spotlight regulators’ concerns on...

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J.P. Morgan’s Dimon: Credit Trends Are Normalizing, but No Signs of Near-Term Recession
J.P. Morgan’s Dimon: Credit Trends Are Normalizing, but No Signs of Near-Term Recession
August 07, 2024  |  Economy

Low-income consumers may be pulling back, and high-income consumers may wind up spending their excess funds by the end of the year. However, J.P. Morgan...

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