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Chinese Banks Revamp Ties With Russian Businesses to Avoid Sanctions, Report Says
March 03, 2022

Several Chinese banks are working to make sure they can maintain business with Russian clients and also avoid Western sanctions, Reuters reported Thursday (March 3). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Today in FinTech: Grasshopper Bank Leaps Forward; FinTech Weavr Aims for Simplicity; CaixaBank Talks Ethics,...
March 03, 2022

In today’s FinTech news, digital business bank Grasshopper has lined up a new executive team as it launches innovative products and shifts its focus to startups and SMBs, and London FinTech startup Weavr talks to PYMNTS about its alternative to complicated backend technology. Meanwhile, at...

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PBOC Says Number of High-Risk Banks to Fall as It Cracks Down
March 03, 2022

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) said Thursday (March 3) that it expects to see a continuing drop in the number of high-risk banks across the country as it continues its crackdown on financial risks across all sectors of the Chinese economy, according to a...

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European Arm of VTB, Russia’s Second-Largest Bank, Could Close Within Days
March 03, 2022

Regulators in Germany are preparing for the closure of the European arm of VTB, the second-largest bank in Russia. 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...

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Wells Fargo, Brand Exec Retooling Bank’s Image to Part Ways
March 02, 2022

Wells Fargo will be replacing Barri Rafferty, who was the point person for rehabilitating the bank’s image, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (March 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Citigroup Launches Three-Phase Plan to Overhaul Operations and Returns
March 02, 2022

Citigroup executives Wednesday (March 2) unveiled a three-phase plan they say will streamline the banking conglomerate’s operations and improve return rates for customers, according to a Barron’s report that added investors seemed leery about the pace of the proposed changes. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Banks: Russia Steps up Cyberwar Against Financial System
March 02, 2022

Russia has begun a cyberwar against the U.S. in retaliation to recent sanctions targeting the banking system and other major industries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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M&T Bank CEO Calls for More FinTech Regulation
March 02, 2022

M&T Bank Corp CEO René Jones has made the case for holding digital banks to the same regulatory standards as traditional financial institutions (FIs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Federal Reserve Proposes US Central Bank Payment System Changes
March 01, 2022

The Federal Reserve Board has been looking closer at how financial firms get access to the U.S. Central Bank’s payment system, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (March 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...