Inside Citizens’ plan to reimagine itself with AI
After Citizens CEO Bruce Van Saun announced a company-wide AI makeover, Chief Information Officer Michael Ruttledge told American Banker about what’s happening under the hood.
CFPB court battle with union continues with no end in sight
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and its union filed legal briefs Friday after a district court judge asked if a preliminary injunction aimed at preventing a mass layoff is still in effect.
Small biz fintech Fundbox uses partnerships to fuel growth
The latest linkup with the software provider Wave gives Fundbox access to more than 350,000 potential borrowers. It’s the fourth major partnership that Texas-based Fundbox has announced in 2025.
How AI will close the experience gap and redefine digital banking
The path to a fully digital banking future is paved by AI and the key to success lies in building trust among customers and delivering value through AI-powered experiences.
The risks and rewards of bank construction
For banks, construction projects not only produce new branches and offices, but can build an image with the public — or tear it down.
Press Release: FDIC Issues CRA Examination Schedule for First Quarter 2026
PRESS RELEASE | NOVEMBER 28, 2025 FDIC Issues CRA Examination Schedule for First Quarter 2026 WASHINGTON—The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today issued the list of institutions scheduled for a Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) examination during the first quarter 2026. CRA regulations require each federal bank and thrift regulator to publish its quarterly CRA examination […]
How Ant International’s ‘eyeball pay’ could jolt biometrics
The technology company recently announced iris authentication in smart glasses, bringing new attention to a nascent high-tech payment option that has also attracted Mastercard and Bank of America.
Press Release: FDIC Publishes Enforcement Orders for October 2025
PRESS RELEASE | NOVEMBER 28, 2025 FDIC Publishes Enforcement Orders for October 2025 WASHINGTON—The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today published a list of orders of administrative enforcement actions taken against banks and individuals in October 2025. There are no administrative hearings scheduled for December 2025. Orders of Prohibition from Further Participation: Oriental Bank, San […]
Why Mexico’s digital banking future requires a homegrown neobank
International banks and enterprising fintechs are flocking to Mexico in an effort to grab market share in Latin America’s second-largest economy. But there is still room for a homegrown neobank to put down roots.
Why Boston is the next battleground for First Citizens
After buying the failed Silicon Valley Bank, the Raleigh-based regional joined a growing number of banks fighting to serve Boston’s tech startups, life sciences entrepreneurs and fund investors.