Amy Brady, KeyCorp’s longtime CIO, resigns from the bank
Brady, Key’s chief information officer since 2012, resigned Monday due to “personal health considerations,” the Cleveland-based bank said in a securities filing. Chief Financial Officer Clark Khayat will assume her duties.
Ohio-based Civista names the successor to its retiring CEO
Charles “Chuck” Parcher will replace Dennis Shaffer as president and CEO of the Sandusky, Ohio-based community bank. Shaffer is set to retire in late August.
Iran war brings urgency to fintechs’ sanctions compliance
Experts say regulators will be looking more closely at know-your-customer compliance in the wake of U.S. strikes on Iran.
SBA’s new eligibility rules expected to funnel loans to nonbanks
As the Trump administration limits access to only U.S. citizens, volume in the Small Business Administration’s flagship loan program is already trailing the 2025 pace. Experts predict that the tighter eligibility criteria will send more loans to nonbanks.
Is Block the first domino for AI-spurred layoffs?
Block last week cut 40% of its staff and attributed the layoffs to artificial intelligence, leaving many to wonder whether Jack Dorsey’s payments company was a bellwether for widespread AI-driven layoffs, or a one-off.
Bank of America makes a move as rewards race heats up
With the likes of Amex and JPMorganChase upgrading card perks, BofA is expanding no-fee access to more customers and products and adding incentives.
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Wars cost money, and that is an issue for banks
The Iran conflict is more likely to have an indirect effect on banks, one that may take years to show up as the ramifications filter through the economy
How fintech SMB lenders are responding to tariff changes
Fintech lenders are positioned to help businesses navigate the latest round of global tariffs announced by President Trump, even as the volatility causes overall decreases in loans.
Attacks on ‘data brokers’ ignore their key role in consumer protection
The responsible gathering of data on consumers is intrinsic to the verification tools that keep everyone safe from identity theft and other forms of fraud. Blanket attacks on “data brokers” will harm consumers, not help them.