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.
Here’s what a CLARITY-free crypto market structure looks like
As prospects for the CLARITY Act dim, some agencies are moving to develop their own crypto-related frameworks, but questions remain about how those rules will affect the banking sector and how durable they will be.
What’s driving activist investors, and how banks can be ready
Data suggests that bank-focused shareholder activism in 2026 could exceed last year’s activity, as investors continue to seek managerial and operational changes.
The banker’s guide to back-to-school 2026
As summer comes to an end, there are a surprising number of things to keep an eye on. Here is American Banker’s handy cheat sheet for the rest of the year.
Truist, Fifth Third pause sales tied to life-insurance probe
The banks are tapping the brakes on their role as sale channels for Delaware Life Insurance Co. amid a U.S. investigation of billionaire financier Mark Walter’s sprawling business empire.