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.

Scotiabank Wins Fed Approval to Buy Oklahoma-Based MapleMark Bank
Scotiabank Wins Fed Approval to Buy Oklahoma-Based MapleMark Bank
October 30, 2026  |  Banking

The Federal Reserve Board approved the application by the Bank of Nova Scotia to become a bank holding company by acquiring Dallas, Texas-based Maple Financial...

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Galaxy Digital Seeks Bank Charter to Expand Financial Services Reach
Galaxy Digital Seeks Bank Charter to Expand Financial Services Reach
October 30, 2026  |  Banking

Digital assets and data infrastructure company Galaxy Digital aims to create a national trust bank that would provide fiduciary investment advisory services along with Galaxy’s...

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Ripple Moves Deeper Into Banking With Stablecoin Deals
Ripple Moves Deeper Into Banking With Stablecoin Deals
October 30, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Stablecoins continue to seek mainstream usage and acceptance, and this week, Ripple was at the forefront. The company spent the week securing more places for...

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American Express Turns Card Rewards Into Bank Deposits
American Express Turns Card Rewards Into Bank Deposits
October 29, 2026  |  Loyalty & Rewards

American Express has introduced new ways for consumer and business cardholders in the United States to redeem rewards for a deposit into eligible American Express...

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UBS Employees Run 12,700 AI Agents as Bank Automation Accelerates
UBS Employees Run 12,700 AI Agents as Bank Automation Accelerates
October 29, 2026  |  Banking

UBS employees are using more than 12,700 personal artificial intelligence agents in their daily activities, the bank said in a press release outlining its third...

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Happen Doubles Loan Issuance Through App as Deposits Grow 22%
Happen Doubles Loan Issuance Through App as Deposits Grow 22%
October 28, 2026  |  Earnings

Borrowers who came to Happen to pay off credit cards are giving the bank additional sources of business through their savings. Happen, formerly known as...

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PNC Bank to Expand Small Business Offerings With Embedded ADP Payroll
PNC Bank to Expand Small Business Offerings With Embedded ADP Payroll
October 28, 2026  |  Payroll

PNC Bank and ADP have partnered to embed ADP’s payroll and human resources capabilities in PNC’s digital banking platform, ADP said in a Wednesday (Oct....

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RBC Blocks Third-Party Personal AI Agents Over Fraud Risks
RBC Blocks Third-Party Personal AI Agents Over Fraud Risks
October 28, 2026  |  Banking

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has decided to block third-party personal AI agents from direct access to online banking and other RBC digital properties due...

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European Banking Giants Calm Investor Concerns With Higher-Than-Expected Profits
European Banking Giants Calm Investor Concerns With Higher-Than-Expected Profits
October 28, 2026  |  Banking

Four European banks beat third-quarter profit forecasts, while a fifth bank reported earnings in line with expectations, Reuters reported Wednesday (Oct. 28). The banks reporting stronger-than-expected...

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