SEC’s crypto fundraising rules face consumer group pushback
Commentators on the proposed SEC rules, dubbed “Regulation Crypto Assets,” raised concerns about insufficient investor protections and questioned the agency’s legal authority.
What BNY’s Wove move tells custodians about RIA tech priorities
Even though BNY Pershing executives had previously credited the Wove advisor desktop for helping it win new wealth management custody clients, the megabank said its corporate reshuffling is winning among financial advisors now.
What rupture? RBC’s CEO stays positive amid US-Canada rift
Even after a trade war escalated and Canada’s prime minister declared a “rupture” in the world order, Royal Bank of Canada CEO Dave McKay is hopeful about the future. Here’s why the head of Canada’s biggest bank is so optimistic — and how he’s hedging his bets.
Appeals court upholds swipe fee decision, Fed must rewrite rule
A federal appeals court said the central bank must re-write its rule on debit card fee caps to strip out fixed cost considerations.
HSBC’s stablecoin comes amid signs of industry demand
Research from Payoneer reports almost all large businesses are at least testing stablecoins.
CFPB halts plan to force regional workers to move to DC
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has backed away from an effort to require employees who previously worked in the agency’s regional offices to relocate to Washington, D.C.
Press Release: FDIC Announces Six Senior Leadership Appointments
PRESS RELEASE | OCTOBER 26, 2026 FDIC Announces Six Senior Leadership Appointments WASHINGTON—The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today announced the appointment of the following personnel to serve in senior leadership positions: Cynthia Sjoberg Radway has been appointed Deputy to the Chairman and Chief Operating Officer to lead the FDIC’s internal operations. Ms. Radway most […]
A national trust bank charter is not an end run around regulation
A recent lawsuit by the Independent Community Bankers of America takes aim at national trust banks, arguing that their lack of deposit insurance is somehow problematic. This ignores the reality of their business model.
Title, MI, VA loans: Which Trump order pieces pay off
Originators say the refi title waiver could cut costs, but lender overlays may stall it, MI relief is years away and the VA/USDA rate cut applies only to direct agency loans.
Fed’s ‘tailoring’ initiative may be easier said than done
There is broad agreement that asset size alone is not the best way to measure a bank’s systemic footprint. But getting equally broad consensus on another, better approach could be difficult.