Citi pilots AI-assisted collaboration feature for employees
Citi is piloting an AI-assisted collaboration feature called Spaces within its AI platform; this aims to help teams work together on projects.
Public regulatory intelligence
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Embedded finance to ‘explode’: panel
- Embedded finance is expected to significantly expand into various consumer situations.
- Bank executives predict a rapid growth in this area.
Payoneer CFO eyes stablecoin, AI innovation amid ‘stop-start’ economy
Payoneer is focusing on expanding its core ecosystem and strengthening partnerships; stablecoin and AI are key strategic areas of interest.
Santander to buy Webster for $12.3B
- Santander will acquire Webster for $12.3B, creating a top-10 retail and commercial bank in the U.S.
- The acquisition will also establish a top-five deposit franchise in the Northeast.
U.S. Bank COO to retire this spring
- U.S. Bank has not yet named a successor for retiring COO Souheil Badran.
- He will be involved in the leadership transition process.
‘These players matter’: BNY embraces role on small lenders’ AI journey
• BNY is assisting community banks in integrating AI technology as part of a broader financial system strengthening initiative. • The article highlights the potential for collaboration between large financial institutions and smaller lenders...
Why some payments companies want to be banks
• Banking charters allow payments companies to streamline services and reduce costs by avoiding partnerships with banks.
• This trend could impact how credit unions manage their relationships with non-bank financial service providers.
Proposed Collection; Request for Comments
NCUA is proposing a new information collection; OMB review requested.
This proposal is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Please Don’t Feed the Scattered Lapsus ShinyHunters
- Scattered Lapsus ShinyHunters (SLSH) is an unruly and fluid English-language extortion gang that uses psychological tactics such as swatting, DDoS attacks, and harassment to extort payment from victims. - Engaging with SLSH beyond...
Flagstar returns to profitability
Flagstar has returned to profitability after a two-year struggle with commercial real estate loans; the lender is now focusing on growth.
Chicago bank first to fail in 2026
- Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust in Illinois was closed by a regulator and its assets were sold.
- This is the first bank failure in 2026.
Frost Bank stays the course amid Texas M&A spurt
- Frost Bank has no interest in mergers and acquisitions.
- The CEO stated that no one approaches him regarding M&A opportunities.
Charles Schwab banking unit CEO to retire
Paul Woolway will retire as CEO of Charles Schwab's banking unit on July 1; Tyler Woulfe will take over the role.
Florida credit union sues Fiserv, alleging lax cybersecurity
- A Florida credit union sued Fiserv after a cybersecurity breach led to stolen member funds.
- Fiserv allegedly told customers they would be charged for a security upgrade.
Renewal of Agency Information Collections for Comments Request: Proposed Collections
- The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is submitting information collection requests for review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). - This process is in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of...
Wells Fargo to pay CEO Scharf $40M for 2025
- Wells Fargo's CEO Scharf will receive a $40M payment for the resolution of seven consent orders, including a $1.95 trillion asset cap imposed by the Federal Reserve. - The resolution of these consent...
Wells Fargo launches internal proxy voting service
- Wells Fargo's investment management arm has launched an internal proxy voting service, becoming the second major asset manager to do so. - This move suggests a trend away from third-party proxy advisory firms...
Nubank gets conditional OCC approval for charter
- Nubank, a Brazilian digital bank, received conditional approval from the OCC for its charter.
- The institution plans to fully capitalize itself within 12 months and open the bank within 18 months.
BNY dismissed from Epstein case, but BofA must face some claims
- Bank of America will face a claim for obstructing the enforcement of trafficking laws.
- The lender was not found to have failed in upholding anti-money laundering and know-your-customer standards.
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as next Fed chair
• Kevin Warsh was a candidate for the position of Federal Reserve chair in 2017 but was not chosen; • The nomination could impact monetary policy and regulatory environment, though no immediate actions are...
What’s coming for the banking industry in 2026
- Expect an increase in mergers and acquisitions.
- De novo applications are anticipated to continue growing.
What’s coming for the banking industry in 2026
- Expect an increase in mergers and acquisitions.
- De novo applications are likely to continue growing.
UMB CEO takes ‘measured’ tone on M&A
- UMB CEO suggests muted expectations for growth after integration of HTLF.
- Focus on realistic outcomes during the post-acquisition phase.
U.S. Bank CEO Kedia named chair
- Gunjan Kedia is named CEO and chair of U.S.-based Minneapolis lender, consolidating these roles among eight G-SIBs.
- Andy Cecere, the previous CEO, is retiring from the board.
Nomura spinoff Laser Digital applies for OCC charter
Laser Digital, a digital-asset firm, is applying for a national trust banking charter from the OCC; this follows similar applications by Circle, Ripple, and Paxos.