The art of borrowing against a Picasso
Borrowing against art can offer liquidity without triggering capital gains, but high costs keep it from becoming a first-choice strategy.
Non-QM securitization record signals secondary market shift
Bank of America Securities research shows this sector has had its best year since at least 2017, but some trends in the market point to a need for caution.
Can agentic commerce make in-store payments unsafe?
Visa has collaborated with technology firm Bluefin to build ‘card present’ security that includes tools to mitigate risk from new forms of artificial intelligence.
Kalshi ruling favoring states tees up Supreme Court fight
A ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit last week allowing Nevada to regulate prediction markets like Kalshi creates a split with the 3rd Circuit, meaning the Supreme Court will ultimately have to settle the issue.
IBD Elite 2026: The 10 fastest growing independent brokerages
The largest firm in the independent brokerage channel is also the fastest growing. But the industry’s rapid expansion alongside rising equity values over the past three years may be hiding some firms’ vulnerabilities.
House to vote on short-term government funding bill
A continuing resolution to fund the government through mid-December would prevent the White House from blocking grants — including some in the banking sector — to states and municipalities that voted against President Donald Trump.
How banks are navigating the AI data center backlash
JPMorganChase, Goldman Sachs, Citi, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo and Bank of America are among the biggest backers of data centers. Community opposition isn’t slowing them down, but it’s making them rethink their approach to managing risks.
Banks are derisking balance sheets, cutting crypto, exclusive survey finds
As institutions look to ease exposure, digital assets are the largest area of concern, according to American Banker Market Intelligence research
Judge approves BofA’s $72.5 million deal with Epstein victims
U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff called the agreement “fair, reasonable and adequate,” clearing the way for lawyers to begin distributing money to about 90 women who were sexually abused or trafficked by Epstein and the people around him.
Behind the shiny new technology, you always need a human banker
Banks are investing in ever-more capable technology, from new banking apps to AI-enabled back-office systems. But what keeps customers coming back continues to be their relationships with real bankers.