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Industrial Loan Charters Take Center Stage as De Novo Banking Makes a Comeback

February 05, 2026
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Bessent Proposes Unlimited Insurance for Business Checking Accounts
Bank Regulation // February 04, 2026

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 divides and procedural maneuvering. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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

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 reshaping how regional banks compete across mobile banking, commercial payments and middle-market services. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Shoppers Trust Banks Over Retailers to Let AI Buy
Artificial Intelligence // January 28, 2026

Today’s digital-first shoppers are happy to let artificial intelligence lend an electronic hand as they shop online for everything from clothing to groceries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

FinTechs and Automakers Pursue Bank Charters to Expand Lending
Digital-First Banking // January 26, 2026

The 21st century has seen a shift in how nonbanks enter the financial system. 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...

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Bessent Proposes Unlimited Insurance for Business Checking Accounts

February 04, 2026
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 divides and procedural maneuvering. 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 […]

Fifth Third and Comerica Merger Scales Digital Competition Across Regional Banking

February 02, 2026
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 reshaping how regional banks compete...

Shoppers Trust Banks Over Retailers to Let AI Buy

January 28, 2026
Today’s digital-first shoppers are happy to let artificial intelligence lend an electronic hand as they shop online for everything from clothing to groceries. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Synthetic IDs and Agent Bots Force Banks to Rethink Verification

January 21, 2026
Growth in a digital world requires standout digital infrastructure and tooling. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Wells Fargo Appoints AWS Exec Faraz Shafiq as Head of AI Products and Solutions

January 26, 2026
Wells Fargo appointed Amazon Web Services (AWS) executive Faraz Shafiq as head of AI products and solutions, effective Feb. 9. 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 […]

House Panel Moves to Ease Rules on Small Credit Unions

January 23, 2026
A bill advanced to the House of Representatives by the House Financial Services Committee aims to reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens on community banks and small credit unions, the committee said...

BofA CEO Warns 10% Credit Card Cap Will Curb Spending

January 22, 2026
Bank of America’s Brian Moynihan is the latest CEO questioning a proposed 10% credit card interest rate cap. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Citigroup’s Fraser Says Rate Cap Would Restrict Access to Credit

January 20, 2026
Citigroup Chair and CEO Jane Fraser said Tuesday (Jan. 20) that she does not expect Congress to support the 10% cap on credit card interest rates proposed by President Donald...