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FDIC Seeks Comments on Mergers Between Banks
March 27, 2022

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has sent the Federal Register a request for information soliciting comments on the laws and rules around merger transactions between one or more insured depository institutions, the FDIC announced Friday (March 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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UK to Boost Open Banking With New Regulator
March 25, 2022

The U.K. Treasury, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Payment System Regulator (PSR), issued a joint statement Friday (March 25) highlighting the benefits of open banking and their plan to create a new regulator that continues supporting these...

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BoA Launches Secured Credit Card, Business Center for Entrepreneurs
March 23, 2022

Bank of America has rolled out a new Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards Secured credit card aimed at entrepreneurs looking to launch a new business or build a credit history for their business, the bank announced Wednesday (March 23). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Investors Call Out JPMorgan’s Dimon For Lack of Tech Spend Candor
March 23, 2022

J.P. Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon — known for financial discipline and being among the most respected Wall Street bankers — is being called out by investors for his lack of transparency on new project spending, Financial Times reported on Wednesday (March 23), citing unnamed...

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Incumbent Banks May See Competitive Advantage vs FinTechs Amid Rising Rates
March 21, 2022

As interest rates rise, and financial services firms must pivot toward new ways of engaging with customers and keeping them in place — and attracting new customers, too — traditional, incumbent financial institutions may have a leg up over their digital upstart competitors. Get the...

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Taliban to Replace Conventional Banking Network With Islamic Banking
March 21, 2022

The Central Bank of Afghanistan will update the south central Asian country’s financial rules, according to Jurist.org. 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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In the Digital World, Community Banks Must Avoid ‘Rocks in Shoes’
March 21, 2022

As the pandemic ebbs, as branches reopen and omnichannel banking becomes the norm, community banks must beware a looming threat. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Why Cash is a Challenge for Challenger Banks
March 18, 2022

For most Americans, digital-first banking has become part of life. According to our January 2022 ConnectedEconomy™ Report, 67% of U.S. consumers say they interact with their bank using digital channels, including checking their balances, paying bills and monitoring transaction alerts. Get the Full Story Complete...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: Why the Onboarding Process Is Key to Customer Retention in Corporate Banking
March 18, 2022

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