Goldman moves up annual job cuts, targets 3% to 5% of staff
Goldman Sachs Group is planning to start its annual round of reductions earlier in the year after previous cuts took place in the latter half.
A scandal-scarred Rhode Island bank moves to liquidate
Independence Bank can cease operations once it satisfies the conditions in an FDIC consent order. Liquidation would close out a five-year drama that began when regulators cited the bank for SBA lending irregularities.
CFPB dismisses lawsuit against Zelle and three big banks
The Biden-era suit against Zelle’s parent company and its largest bank parent owners sought to require banks to reimburse consumers for “induced fraud,” when a consumer is tricked into sending money to someone under false pretenses.
Neobank Dave outperforms expectations in Q4 earnings
Increases in memberships, loan originations led to improved performance.
Press Release: FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance
PRESS RELEASE | MARCH 4, 2025 FDIC Issues List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance WASHINGTON – The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today issued its list of state nonmember banks recently evaluated for compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). The list covers evaluation ratings that the FDIC assigned to institutions in December 2024. […]
AI isn’t driving Wall Street layoffs. Its impact will be more subtle
Artificial intelligence will make finance more efficient, reduce inefficiencies and empower professionals to do more with less. But the need for human judgment, leadership and risk-taking? That’s not going anywhere.
Ending cyber offensive against Russia could reduce threat intel
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s decision to halt operations against Russia could weaken intelligence important to banks defending against attackers.
SEC Crypto Task Force’s senior staff include Peirce alums
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced staff members of its Crypto Task Force Monday.
FDIC rescinds Biden-era merger policy, slew of pending rules
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. board of directors approved a proposal to roll back its 2024 merger policy, reinstating previous guidelines while charting a new policy toward bank combinations.
Fighting fraud with tech: Q&A with Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman
The stock exchange has several hundred banks using its full suite of digital tools and 2,600 clients using its anti-financial crime software, Friedman said.