Banks urge scrutiny of fintech trust charter applications

Key insight: Banking sector voices warn fintech firms may be using national trust charters to gain access to banking privileges without full regulation or deposit insurance protection. Supporting data: Bank trade groups have urged the OCC to pause...

Banks have changed their website domain names on RBI’s instructions; Is your bank also one of them?

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked banks to move their net banking website addresses to the exclusive internet domain — ‘.bank.in’ not later than October 31, 2025, as per a central bank circular on April 21, 2025. In its circular, the RBI...

Banks attract foreign investments on low valuation, high growth prospects

Foreign investors have turned bullish on the banking sector given the attractive valuation, robust growth prospects and easing policy measures of RBI, resulting a spate of deals in the sector. In recent months, foreign investors have injected over...

Banking, Aadhaar, GST & More: 7 big financial changes you need to know from November 1

Changes from November 1: New month calls for new changes and starting November 1, 2025, significant changes will take effect across banking, Aadhaar, pensions, and GST. These updates are set to impact everyday banking services, access to...

Banks in Nigeria Post Robust Q3 Earnings

Major banks in Nigeria posted solid earnings in the quarter ending September 30 as elevated interest rates and assets repricing lifted income streams, though underlying risks linger. Leading the pack, United Bank for Africa Plc recorded a profit...

Banking, GST, Aadhaar And Pension Rules Change from November 1: Here’s What To Know

Starting November 1, 2025, several key financial and administrative changes will take effect across India, impacting banking, GST, Aadhaar, pensions, and more. These updates aim to simplify processes but may also introduce new charges if not...

Banks County teachers attend ClearTouch Experience

As part of Banks County Schools’ ongoing Smartboard deployment, teachers are participating in professional development designed to enhance student achievement and classroom engagement. Recently, a team of educators from Banks County traveled to...

Banks FFA students recognized for achievements

FFA Leopards were recognized for the following achievements: •2024 National champion Environmental Natural Resources team-Ragaen Gilbert, Eric Ashworth, Luke Maxwell, and Miley Parker •2024 Ag mechanics team 3rd in the Nation-Braxton Jaworski,...

Banks go ‘.bank.in’ from today: RBI’s new directive takes effect to secure digital transactions

A new Reserve Bank of India (RBI) directive comes into effect today (Friday, October 31), requiring all banks to shift their official websites to the exclusive ‘.bank.in’ domain. The move aims to enhance cybersecurity, protect customers from...

Rollins named 2025-2026 chair of ABA’s American Bankers Council

The American Bankers Association announced that James “Dan” Rollins III has been named chair of ABA’s American Bankers Council for the 2025–2026 membership year. Rollins is chairman and CEO of Cadence Bank, a nearly 150-year-old institution with...

Two Texas banks win 2025 Community Commitment Award

The American Bankers Association Foundation announced that Woodforest National Bank, The Woodlands, and Amegy Bank, Houston, as category winners of its 2025 ABA Foundation Community Commitment Awards. The prestigious annual awards recognize banks...

Free IT Risk Assessment for Banks—Limited-Time Offer

In today’s financial environment, technology gaps can lead to costly downtime, compliance failures, and reputational risk. Many banks unknowingly operate with vulnerabilities that could affect audits, cyber- insurance renewals, and customer trust....

HSBC Innovation Banking Launches in Singapore

HSBC today announced the launch of Innovation Banking in Singapore, a dedicated proposition to further deepen its support to the innovation and venture ecosystem in Singapore and across the region. As part of the launch, HSBC will allocate...

Strengthening Franchise Value: Community Banks’ Growing Use of Reciprocal Deposits

By Joseph Hooker, Chief Sales Officer, IntraFi Deposit competition remains fierce. According to IntraFi’s latest survey of bank executives, 93 percent say they expect deposit competition to remain at current levels or increase over the next year.1...

Fifth Third and Comerica banks to merge

Fifth Third Bancorp and Comerica Incorporated announced in October that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Fifth Third will acquire Comerica in an all-stock transaction valued at $10.9 billion. This transaction brings...

‘Confidently Wrong’ about banking in Mexico: A new podcast from our CEO

Banking is a boring topic — I get it. But what has always been a sleepy, boring issue has become a very hot topic in the past few months in Mexico. The government-enforced shutdown of three separate banking institutions in the past few weeks...

Fund youths’ ideas to drive growth, Edun tells bankers

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has urged the banking sector to finance the ideas of young Nigerians, so that they don’t resort to ecosystems that are outside of their control. Edun said this at the...

How an 'accidental banker' is turning this LA-based investment bank into one of the biggest deal machines

Scott Adelson didn't expect to be sitting in this seat right now. "I'm probably an accidental investment banker," the CEO of Houlihan Lokey — which has become one of Wall Street's busiest investment banks by deal volume — said in an interview with...

Community banks don't need millions of dollars of deposit insurance

There are plenty of ways that lawmakers could help community bankers. Raising federal deposit insurance limits by a factor of 40 isn't one of them, writes Jill Castilla, of Citizens Bank of Edmond.Adobe Stock Sitting in the lobby of my community...

How Big Banks Are Turning AI Into a Workforce Advantage

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning , Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development JPMorgan Chase, Citi Are Transforming Banking Through AI Engagement and Governance Sandhya Michu • October 30, 2025 Right: Teresa Heitsenrether, chief...