Finzly brings agentic AI to back-end payments processing
The payments fintech recently introduced AI agents to its lineup of products banks and credit unions can pick from and add to their existing technology stacks.
Synapse bankruptcy dismissed, CFPB may start paying victims
Customers of fintechs like Yotta and Juno, who in some cases lost their life savings, may start to get reimbursed out of the agency’s Civil Penalty Fund, but no timeline has been announced for repaying them.
Block beefs up Cash App to pry consumers from banks
The payments company is expanding the transfer app in an effort to entice more consumers to use the service as their primary banking relationship
Blue Ridge, which erred with fintechs, exits consent order
The Virginia-based bank had been an example of what can go wrong when banks partner with fintechs. After being released from an OCC enforcement action, Blue Ridge is now focused on operating as a traditional community bank, said CEO Billy Beale.
Quantum startup claims advance in fraud detection technique
Haiqu’s new encoding technique allows quantum computers to process high-dimensional financial data, showing improved performance in spotting anomalies.
Georgia banks set December acquisition date
MetroCity Bankshares in Doraville, Georgia, plans to finalize its acquisition of First IC Corp; Rockefeller Capital Management’s Brian D. Riley will join BNY Wealth as global head; Blackstone appoints former Morgan Stanley rainmaker Franck Petitgas to a top role in Europe; and more in this week’s banking news roundup.
Philly-area credit union’s focus on business loans pays off
Expert quote: “Credit unions are no longer the small players people once assumed,” said Citadel Chief Commercial Banking Officer Thomas Sebok. Key insight: Ongoing consolidation in the financial services industry has created opportunities for community institutions willing to provide personal service to small-business owners, according to Sebok.Forward look: Citadel plans to open three new branches […]
These banks rely on their cultures to navigate thorny issues
Pinnacle and Peapack-Gladstone have sought to preserve their corporate cultures during periods of major change.
ICBA says stablecoin trust bank would violate scope of charter
ICBA argues Bridge’s stablecoin model pushes the trust charter beyond its intended fiduciary scope.
Best Banks to Work For 2025: More than $10B of assets
Banks with more than $10 billion of assets made up 12% of American Banker’s 2025 Best Banks to Work For list.