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.
Report: Fed’s Emergency Lending Program Providing ‘Easy Money’ to Banks
Report: Fed’s Emergency Lending Program Providing ‘Easy Money’ to Banks
January 10, 2024  |  Banking

The Federal Reserve’s emergency lending program, known as the Bank Term Funding Program (BTFP), has reportedly become a source of “easy money” for banks. Established...

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Consumers Look at Security First, Fees Second When Opening a Bank Account
Consumers Look at Security First, Fees Second When Opening a Bank Account
January 10, 2024  |  Banking

After two years of persistent inflation and economic uncertainty, consumers have adopted a range of conservative attitudes across consumer products and services. This includes seeking...

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Banks Must Advance Tech for Payments Security and Meet Consumer Expectations
Banks Must Advance Tech for Payments Security and Meet Consumer Expectations
January 10, 2024  |  Opinion

PYMNTS asked industry executives across the payments and digital commerce landscape to give us their take on the pivotal shifts, technological advancements and strategies that...

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Emerging Challenges of Generative AI in Finance
Emerging Challenges of Generative AI in Finance
January 10, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

The financial services sector has long served as the proving ground for the application of emerging technologies. The current era of disruption is no exception...

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SVB Financial Group and Creditors Aim to Form New Company
SVB Financial Group and Creditors Aim to Form New Company
January 09, 2024  |  Banking

SVB Financial Group, the former parent company of Silicon Valley Bank, has made progress in its bankruptcy case by reaching a deal with key creditors....

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Bank of America Adds ‘Insights’ to CashPro Platform
Bank of America Adds ‘Insights’ to CashPro Platform
January 09, 2024  |  Digital Banking

Bank of America has debuted an analytics tool for its CashPro digital banking platform. CashPro Insights, announced Tuesday (Jan. 9), is designed to let the bank’s corporate and...

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94% of Consumers Who Use Overdrafts for $400-Plus Expenses Face  Financial Hardships
94% of Consumers Who Use Overdrafts for $400-Plus Expenses Face Financial Hardships
January 09, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

In challenging economic times, accessing credit is vital for many individuals, particularly those living paycheck to paycheck. One form of credit that consumers often rely...

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Barclays’ 2023 Layoffs Reached 5,000 as Banks Cut Back
Barclays’ 2023 Layoffs Reached 5,000 as Banks Cut Back
January 08, 2024  |  Banking

Barclays reportedly laid off about 5,000 workers in 2023 as part of a cost-cutting campaign. A spokesperson for the British bank told Reuters Monday (Jan. 8)...

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European Banks’ Returns Set to Outdo American Counterparts
European Banks’ Returns Set to Outdo American Counterparts
January 08, 2024  |  Banking

Europe’s banks are reportedly set to have a much better year than their U.S. rivals. The KBW Bank Index, made up of the top 24...

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