Browsing: Banks

Well-managed community banks deserve the ability to make the case for lowering their capital levels, writes Adam Mustafa, of Invictus Group.Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News Deregulation — particularly…

Key insight: Small and even some regional banks are starting to feel the pinch of the federal shutdown on Small Business Administration-guaranteed loans.Supporting data: New loan…

Key insight: Banking sector voices warn fintech firms may be using national trust charters to gain access to banking privileges without full regulation or deposit insurance…

There are plenty of ways that lawmakers could help community bankers. Raising federal deposit insurance limits by a factor of 40 isn’t one of them, writes…

Canada’s banking sector is entering what may be the most significant mortgage renewal cycle in decades. By the end of 2026, nearly half of Canadian homeowners…

An advertisement can tell you a lot about a bank — sometimes more than it means to.A new study has uncovered patterns in banks’ TV commercials,…

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…