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.

Bessent Proposes Unlimited Insurance for Business Checking Accounts

Bessent Proposes Unlimited Insurance for Business Checking Accounts
Bessent Proposes Unlimited Insurance for Business Checking Accounts
February 04, 2026  |  Bank Regulation

The House Financial Services Committee convened Wednesday (Feb. 4) for a marathon session on financial sector stability lasting roughly five hours, characterized by sharp ideological...

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Santander to Expand in US by Acquiring Connecticut-Based Webster Bank
Santander to Expand in US by Acquiring Connecticut-Based Webster Bank
February 03, 2026  |  Acquisitions

Banco Santander plans to expand its presence in the United States by acquiring the holding company for Connecticut-headquartered Webster Bank for $12.2 billion. Get the...

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FinTechs and Community Banks Tell OCC to Open the Data Pipes
FinTechs and Community Banks Tell OCC to Open the Data Pipes
February 03, 2026  |  Bank Regulation

Community banks still trade on proximity and relationships, but their appeal now hinges just as much on whether they can deliver modern digital services. Get...

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Stablecoin Rewards Remain Roadblock to Crypto Bill After White House Summit
Stablecoin Rewards Remain Roadblock to Crypto Bill After White House Summit
February 03, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Crypto market structure legislation remains stalled after a closed-door meeting at the White House failed to resolve differences over the payment of interest and other...

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Banks Rethink Blanket Merchant Bans as Regulatory Guidance Evolves
Banks Rethink Blanket Merchant Bans as Regulatory Guidance Evolves
February 03, 2026  |  Acquiring

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Credit Unions Adjust to Technology Shifts While Prioritizing Members
Credit Unions Adjust to Technology Shifts While Prioritizing Members
February 03, 2026  |  eBook

Credit unions can find opportunity in navigating technology shifts and trends while keeping members at the center, Velera President and CEO Chuck Fagan writes in a...

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Millennials and Gen Z Drive Earnings Growth Across Finance and Retail
Millennials and Gen Z Drive Earnings Growth Across Finance and Retail
February 02, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer spending among millennials and Generation Z is not merely holding up. It’s underwriting earnings growth across financial services and retail, while pulling daily financial...

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Fifth Third and Comerica Merger Scales Digital Competition Across Regional Banking
Fifth Third and Comerica Merger Scales Digital Competition Across Regional Banking
February 02, 2026  |  Banking

The merger between Fifth Third Bancorp and Comerica Incorporated closed Monday (Feb. 2), forging an institution with roughly $294 billion in assets and signaling a...

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Nu Wins Conditional Approval for US National Bank Charter
Nu Wins Conditional Approval for US National Bank Charter
January 29, 2026  |  Bank Regulation

Digital financial services giant Nu received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a new national bank in...

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