The digital asset opportunities opening up for banks
Staking activities and stablecoins are two of the possible ways banks could have a role in decentralized finance, said Margaret Butler, head of the financial services practice at the law firm BakerHostetler and Kristiane Koontz, director of Treasury Services and Payments at Zions Bank, in interviews recorded at the Digital Banking Conference in June.
Stability is the SLR proposal’s goal — but it’s no guarantee
Regulators hope changes to the supplementary leverage ratio will improve Treasury market function, but whether that happens depends in large part on how banks react and adapt.
What’s next after strong bank stress tests?
While banks will likely increase near-term dividend plans, analysts and investors are more focused on the long-term outlook for capital requirements from regulators.
Academy Bank gives consumers digital budgeting help
The Missouri bank surveyed consumers about what kind of financial management tools they use, then built its My Finance360 tool in response.
Judge won’t let NY landlord tap income belonging to Flagstar
More than 5,000 rent-stabilized New York City apartments are facing a funding crunch after a federal judge denied a request to tap the income of its major lender, Flagstar Bank.
GodFather malware hijacks banking apps on Android devices
GodFather malware mimics and manipulates real financial apps on Android devices, exposing sensitive data without user suspicion.
How Walmart, Amazon and other nonbanks chase stablecoins
As banks consider their strategies, other big names are also considering a role for digital assets.
Fintech group urges court to uphold CFPB’s open banking rule
The Financial Technology Association — which had been granted the right to defend the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s open banking rule after the bureau declined to defend it — filed a motion Sunday to preserve the rule.
Financial Services Forum CEO Fromer departing
Kevin Fromer, who has headed the Financial Services Forum since 2017, announced his departure Monday. Fromer transformed the Financial Services Forum to advance the interests of the largest U.S. banks.
Budget resolution clears a hurdle, more to come
The Senate advanced the One Big Beautiful Bill Act through a procedural vote, opening the legislation for debate followed by Monday’s vote-a-rama.