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Tech-Focused Erebor Bank Gains FDIC Approval for Deposit Insurance
December 16, 2025

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) approved a deposit insurance application to establish Erebor Bank, a new national bank that plans to provide deposit and lending products to businesses and individuals in the technology, payments systems, investment and defense industries, including participants in virtual currency...

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Non-Bank Financial Groups’ Assets Exceed Banks by $65 Trillion
December 16, 2025

A new regulatory report shows non-bank groups accruing more assets than their traditional banking counterparts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Atlanta Fed Launches Search Ahead of President Raphael Bostic’s Retirement
December 15, 2025

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta has begun a search for a president and CEO to succeed Raphael W. Bostic, who announced in November that he will retire at the end of his current term. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Embedded Finance Transforms Bank Balance Sheets Into Growth Channels
December 12, 2025

Embedded finance is transforming not just how transactions happen but where financial relationships begin. What once sat at the edge of apps and platforms is now embedded directly into the daily workflows of consumers and businesses, pulling banks toward realizing new revenue streams and balance...

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SoFi Debuts Debit Rewards With New Member Card 
December 10, 2025

Digital financial services firm SoFi has debuted its “all-in-one account” Smart Card. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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OCC Rule Shift Raises Leveraged Lending Risk for Banks and Nonbanks
December 09, 2025

Nonbanks expanded sharply in corporate credit during the past decade, and this growth coincided with a market in which leverage steadily moved higher. Private credit funds and finance companies have became central players as banks faced new rules on leverage. New regulatory changes now set...

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HSBC Appoints Interim CEO Jason Henderson to Lead US Business
December 09, 2025

HSBC has appointed Jason Henderson as CEO for the United States, effective Tuesday (Dec. 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Fifth Third Boosts Planned Investment in New Branches to $1.9 Billion
December 08, 2025

Fifth Third Bancorp reportedly plans to boost its investment in new branches through 2029 to $1.9 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Banks Lose Millions as Outdated Billing Drains the Bottom Line
December 05, 2025

Account analysis, a procedural chore tucked deep inside treasury operations, has traditionally been known mostly for producing dense monthly statements that few clients read and even fewer bankers enjoy explaining. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...