With venture arm, Huntington CFO keeps eye on innovation, liquidity

Access to the innovation economy is essential to help bolster growth in the face of economic uncertainty, CFO Zachary Wasserman said.

By Grace Noto • Oct. 23, 2023

Metropolitan Commercial Bank fined $29.5M by Fed, NYDFS

“MCB failed to prevent a massive, ongoing fraud in the MovoCash prepaid card program, allowing bad actors to abuse the financial system,” New York’s superintendent of financial services said.

By Rajashree Chakravarty • Oct. 20, 2023

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President Donald Trump’s reelection was predicted to yield loosened regulation. But tariff volatility and economic uncertainty has thrown a wrench into an expected boom in mergers and acquisitions.

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Fed developing broader stress test scenarios: Barr

Additional scenarios would be “exploratory” and wouldn’t be used to set a bank’s stress capital buffer requirement, Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr said.

By Anna Hrushka • Oct. 20, 2023

Trovata partners with JPMorgan to simplify treasury management

The bank’s corporate customers can instantly analyze balances across all accounts, rather than visiting dozens of banking sites to get an idea of a business’ available cash on hand, Trovata’s CEO said.

By Rajashree Chakravarty • Oct. 18, 2023

Can JPMorgan Chase fill the startup banking void?

The New York City-based firm added close to 200 bankers to its division that serves startups and VC-backed businesses this year as it looks to fill a space vacated by Silicon Valley Bank.

By Anna Hrushka • Oct. 17, 2023

Taiwanese bank ends US bank deal, citing market conditions

Taichung Commercial Bank will pay $500,000 to American Continental Bank for the terminated agreement. The banks announced a roughly $82.1 million acquisition last year.

By Rajashree Chakravarty • Oct. 17, 2023

Citi treasurer, 33-year firm vet, leaving

Mike Verdeschi is leaving the company after 33 years to pursue other opportunities, according to a memo to staff by Chief Financial Officer Mark Mason.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • Oct. 17, 2023

Citi shed 2,000 positions in Q3, but tech hires offset them

The bank wants to cut five of its 13 management layers, with unit co-heads particularly at risk. Citi will also streamline financial-management reports. More personnel cuts are expected in November.

By Dan Ennis • Oct. 16, 2023

PNC could cut more than 2,400 employees: report

The bank began a 4% headcount trim last week, Bloomberg reported. PNC will take a $150 million charge in the fourth quarter, but it expects personnel expenses to drop $325 million in 2024.

By Dan Ennis • Oct. 13, 2023

Staley banned by UK regulator, fined £1.8M over Epstein ties

The former Barclays CEO should forfeit or be ineligible for bonuses and incentive pay totaling £17.8 million, in light of the FCA’s findings, the bank said.

By Rajashree Chakravarty • Oct. 12, 2023

Bluevine’s Israel employees work from home amid war

More than 20 Bluevine employees have been called to reserve duty following Saturday’s deadly attack by Palestinian Islamist group Hamas.

By Anna Hrushka • Oct. 12, 2023

Regulators ramp up pressure on BaaS banks

Firms that work with fintechs are coming under more scrutiny as examiners look to recalibrate their supervision of banks that operate banking-as-a-service programs, Klaros Group’s Konrad Alt said.

By Anna Hrushka • Oct. 11, 2023

BMO Capital Markets CEO is retiring

The unit's global head of investment and corporate banking will ascend to the top spot Nov. 1, at a challenging time. The division began cutting 100 jobs in June amid an industrywide dealmaking slump.

By Dan Ennis • Oct. 11, 2023

Fed’s Waller pushes back on criticism of FedNow’s adoption rate

“We have got more in the pipeline and there are various estimates that could range from 250 to 350 by the end of the year, and they just continue to grow as banks do it,” the central bank governor said.

By Rajashree Chakravarty • Oct. 10, 2023

Truist in talks to sell the rest of its insurance arm for $10B: report

The potential buyer, Stone Point Capital, acquired 20% of Truist Insurance Holdings in February. But Truist, since then, has launched a cost-savings effort and is facing higher capital requirements.

By Dan Ennis • Oct. 10, 2023

Barr: Capital proposal will have ‘limited’ impact on lending costs

Speaking to the American Bankers Association on Monday, Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr pushed back on claims that new capital rules would hamper lending activity.

By Anna Hrushka • Oct. 9, 2023

BlackRock creates net-zero investment after axing pair of ESG funds

The asset management firm has shifted resources to climate-specific funds after the SEC updated the “Names Rule” to increase accountability on ESG funds.

By Lamar Johnson • Oct. 9, 2023

Metro Bank gets £925M lifeline

The package follows weeks of challenges, which began when regulators turned down the bank’s request that capital requirements for its mortgage business be lowered.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • Oct. 9, 2023

7 personnel moves that spotlight Truist’s reorganization

The bank’s CMO is out, its Foundry unit is shuttered, and a CIO has jumped to Wells Fargo, according to reports.

By Dan Ennis • Oct. 9, 2023

Banks face AI ‘arms race’ in battle against cyber threats: Barr

It is critical for financial institutions to make investments in generative AI to safeguard against cyberattacks, the Federal Reserve's vice chair for supervision said.

By Anna Hrushka • Oct. 6, 2023

Fed, OCC should probe Wells Fargo’s response to union efforts: Brown

Allegations of retaliation against employees should factor into regulators' assessments of the bank's safety and soundness, the Senate Banking Committee chair said.

By Dan Ennis • Oct. 5, 2023

Senate bill would let SMBs use SBA loans to cover fintech fees

The Financial Technology Association is backing a bill that would clarify that loans made through the Small Business Administration’s flagship lending program can be used to pay for fintech services.

By Anna Hrushka • Oct. 4, 2023

Ally layoffs could affect more than 500 employees: report

The Detroit-based bank began an effort Monday to shrink headcount by less than 5%, an Ally spokesperson told Bloomberg.

By Dan Ennis • Oct. 4, 2023

Wells Fargo to close South Carolina office, but is doubling down on Chicago

As many as 525 employees may be affected by the closure. The bank, meanwhile, aims to invest $175 million in Chicago, growing its presence to 30 branches from seven.

By Rajashree Chakravarty • Oct. 3, 2023

PNC buys $16.6B portfolio from Signature

The capital commitments facilities include $9 billion in funded loans, used mostly to help private equity investors manage liquidity and bridge financing, the bank said.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • Oct. 3, 2023