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.

Bank Lending to Nonbanks Has Doubled in Five Years
Bank Lending to Nonbanks Has Doubled in Five Years
March 27, 2025  |  Loans

Banks have reportedly more than doubled their lending to nonbank financial institutions (NBFIs) over the past five years and are now lending those companies $1...

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64% of Credit Unions Plan to Offer Biometrics Authentication
64% of Credit Unions Plan to Offer Biometrics Authentication
March 27, 2025  |  Credit Unions

As is the case with any entity, banks’ relationship with their end customers is only as strong as the trust that exists between the two,...

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Investment Banks Reportedly Weigh Job Cuts as Dealmaking Stagnates
Investment Banks Reportedly Weigh Job Cuts as Dealmaking Stagnates
March 26, 2025  |  Economy

Wall Street banks are reportedly gearing up to cut staff amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Future of Bank Security Is Being Written by Ethical Hackers
Future of Bank Security Is Being Written by Ethical Hackers
March 26, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

Historically, banks built security the same way they built vaults: thick walls, high fences and minimal exposure. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Real-Time Gap: Consumers Wait as Banks Tackle Legacy Payments Tech
Real-Time Gap: Consumers Wait as Banks Tackle Legacy Payments Tech
March 25, 2025  |  Real-Time Payments

Faster payments have loomed large in financial services through the past couple of years — and with the uncertainty of tariffs and inflation, speedier payments...

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Westpac to Enable Consumers to Block Accounts When Suspecting Fraud
Westpac to Enable Consumers to Block Accounts When Suspecting Fraud
March 24, 2025  |  Banking

Westpac, a bank operating in Australia and New Zealand, plans to enable customers to immediately block their account through its app or online banking. Get...

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Bowman’s Past Remarks Signal ‘Tailored’ Bank Supervision Priorities at the Fed
Bowman’s Past Remarks Signal ‘Tailored’ Bank Supervision Priorities at the Fed
March 24, 2025  |  Bank Regulation

To get a sense of where banking regulation may be headed, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman’s comments and priorities laid out in remarks and speeches...

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Monzo Debuts Tool to Ease Shared Expense Awkwardness
Monzo Debuts Tool to Ease Shared Expense Awkwardness
March 24, 2025  |  Digital Payments

United Kingdom FinTech Monzo debuted a tool to help consumers share expenses with friends and family. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Inspector General Report Points to Banks’ Cybersecurity Risks and Dwindling FDIC ‘IT Expertise’
Inspector General Report Points to Banks’ Cybersecurity Risks and Dwindling FDIC ‘IT Expertise’
March 21, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

A deep dive into Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s (FDIC) Office of Inspector General’s latest audit and report on the agency reveals key risks to banks:...

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