FDIC’s Hill aims to cut regulation, halt climate efforts
In a speech outlining his priorities for the FDIC, Vice Chair Travis Hill stressed the need for a more flexible regulatory approach, addressing capital requirements, digital assets, climate policy, and bank oversight, while emphasizing transparency and timely action.
Top payment execs on how to manage tech buzz
Honorees from American Banker's Most Influential Women in Payments discuss spotting tangible uses for innovation, rather than buying into hype.
Fed approves merger deal involving Missouri’s biggest bank
The Federal Reserve Board on Friday approved UMB Financial's pending $2 billion acquisition of Heartland Financial.
CFPB issues new fintech sandbox and no-action letter policy
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued two separate policy statements on so-called "sandbox approvals," and "no action" letters for fintechs — measures whose longevity is questionable with the incoming Trump administration.