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EverBank-WaFd Deal Bridges Banking’s Digital and Branch Divide
Banking // September 08, 2026

A merger between EverBank and WaFd pairs digital reach with a large branch network at a time when banks are finding value in customers who move readily between both. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Shoes, Karaoke Machines and Action Cameras Find a Second Act in AI
Artificial Intelligence // September 03, 2026

Shoes, karaoke machines and action cameras have little in common. However, their makers have all found artificial intelligence as the same potential second act. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Embedded Payments Emerge as a FinTech M&A Target
Fintech Investments // September 01, 2026

FinTech buyers looking for growth in a tough funding and software market are finding something valuable inside real estate closings, municipal bills, healthcare practices and commercial banking. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Cybersecurity M&A Spree Maps the Next Attack Surface
Cybersecurity // August 10, 2026

Finance and payments are gearing up for a new future. And they’re spending big to do so. 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...

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EverBank-WaFd Deal Bridges Banking’s Digital and Branch Divide

September 08, 2026
A merger between EverBank and WaFd pairs digital reach with a large branch network at a time when banks are finding value in customers who move readily between both. 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 […]

Embedded Payments Emerge as a FinTech M&A Target

September 01, 2026
FinTech buyers looking for growth in a tough funding and software market are finding something valuable inside real estate closings, municipal bills, healthcare practices and commercial banking. Get the Full...

Economists Challenge the ‘Data Equals Power’ Narrative

April 14, 2026
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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...

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Fifth Third Becomes 9th Largest US Bank With Final Comerica Integration

September 08, 2026
Fifth Third Bancorp completed the technical and brand conversion of the Comerica franchise over the Labor Day weekend, the bank said in a Tuesday (Sept. 8) press release. 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 […]

Shoes, Karaoke Machines and Action Cameras Find a Second Act in AI

September 03, 2026
Shoes, karaoke machines and action cameras have little in common. However, their makers have all found artificial intelligence as the same potential second act. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Fifth Third Begins Comerica Account Migration After Merger

July 30, 2026
Fifth Third Bank sent personalized welcome packages to Comerica customers this week and plans to complete the transition of current Comerica accounts to comparable Fifth Third products on Sept. 8,...

Fifth Third Targets $850 Million in Comerica Merger Savings

July 17, 2026
Fifth Third Bancorp is seeing early results of its merger with Comerica, is making progress on the integration and is set to launch its systems conversion over Labor Day weekend, Fifth Third Chairman,...