Banks news and trends

German Regulator Warns of Risks From Muddied Ties Between AI Firms

December 04, 2025
BaFin
Banks Face Fraud Spike As Scams Stress Legacy Systems
Fraud Prevention // December 04, 2025

The “2025 State of Fraud and Financial Crime in the United States” report, a PYMNTS Intelligence report commissioned by Block, reveals that the financial industry is navigating an increasingly sophisticated and dynamic threat landscape. The primary trend observed is a significant surge in unauthorized-party fraud,...

European Central Bank to Propose Ways to Streamline Regulations
Bank Regulation // December 03, 2025

The European Central Bank is reportedly set to announce proposals to simplify some of its regulations in response to similar overhauls being carried out by regulators in the United States and the United Kingdom. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Nubank Seeks Banking License in Brazil to Comply With New Rule on Branding
Bank Regulation // December 03, 2025

Digital financial services platform Nubank said it intends to obtain a banking license in Brazil in 2026. 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 to our...

Global Banks Push Ahead on Crypto Infrastructure Despite Policy Gridlocks
Cryptocurrency // December 03, 2025

Launching financial blockchain products for their customers is becoming a major case of get ready, set and wait for the traditional financial sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Interviews & Exclusives
Consumers Use Rewards to Subsidize Holiday Spending

December 02, 2025
Consumers are using credit in strategic ways. 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 to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing […]

FDIC Capital Rules May Push Banks to Rethink FinTech Partnerships

November 24, 2025
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s latest board agenda reads like a preview of the next major regulatory issues looming for big banks, and by extension, their FinTech partners. Get the...

Thales Pushes Issuers to Match FinTech Velocity

November 18, 2025
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FedNow Chief Credits Bank Feedback for Momentum

November 12, 2025
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Quick Reads
German Regulator Warns of Risks From Muddied Ties Between AI Firms

December 04, 2025
Germany’s financial regulator is reportedly warning banks of risks from unclear ties between artificial intelligence companies. 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 to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to […]

European Central Bank to Propose Ways to Streamline Regulations

December 03, 2025
The European Central Bank is reportedly set to announce proposals to simplify some of its regulations in response to similar overhauls being carried out by regulators in the United States...

Nubank Seeks Banking License in Brazil to Comply With New Rule on Branding

December 03, 2025
Digital financial services platform Nubank said it intends to obtain a banking license in Brazil in 2026. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Propel Holdings Gets OK to Launch Banking Services

December 02, 2025
FinTech Propel Holdings received regulatory permission to launch its own bank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...