Browsing: Banks

By Nojoud Al Mallees (Bloomberg) — The Canadian government will propose legal changes to ban non-compete agreements in employment contracts at federally regulated workplaces, including banks.…

Key insight: So-called “skinny” Fed accounts could grant direct Fed-rail access to crypto-focused banks.What’s at stake: Banks relying on BaaS revenue risk disintermediation and margin pressure.Forward…

Misha Zaitzeff and Vik Ghei, founders of HoldCo Asset Management, at their Fort Lauderdale, Florida, offices.Courtesy: HoldCoAmerican banks have found an unlikely pair of adversaries in…

Key insight: Banks are critical to helping small business owners through periods of uncertainty, a U.S. Bancorp executive said at American Banker’s 2025 Small Business Banking…

The ABA’s assessment of the Biden administration’s fair lending enforcement efforts makes questionable claims about a practice that remains a major problem in some U.S. communities,…

Key insight: The Trump administration’s directive to target antifa-aligned groups sits uncomfortably alongside its push to prevent politicized bank account closures.Supporting Data: Executive order on antifa…

Key insight: Banks are finding new business cases for stablecoins.What’s at stake: Stablecoins could redefine cross-border settlement and other payment forms. Forward look: Regulatory clarity from…

Key insight: The trade association letter urges the White House to reverse cuts to the congressionally mandated program.Supporting data: The Office of Management and Budget has…

Key insight: The deal would give Bloomington, Illinois-based HBT Financial a bigger share in Midwestern markets where it already operates.What’s at stake: The proposed merger is…

Key insight: Regional bank CEOs on Friday sought to ease the concerns of investors who’ve grown jittery about banks’ credit quality after the disclosure of certain…