In a letter sent to banking regulators last week, Republican members of the Senate Banking Committee called upon the agencies to “consider shortcomings related to the Matters Requiring Attention (MRAs) framework.”...

Last week, the payments landscape was rocked by a U.S. District Court decision in North Dakota, in a case that challenged the Federal Reserve’s 2011 rule regulating interchange fees...

A new state law requires prompt reporting and removal of payment card skimmers, with clear steps for merchants and service technicians. Watch the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center’s (FCIC) short...

In recent weeks, JP Morgan Chase and Company brought new urgency to the fintech battle to define the rules of the road for “open banking.” It did so by...

A survey in July provides the first look at how bankers are thinking about stablecoins and deposit tokens after the passage of the GENIUS Act (S. 1582). The Bank...

Just before President Trump’s requested July 4th deadline, Congress put the finishing touches on the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The final bill included several provisions of interest to...

Thank You for Your Service, Rick Jamieson You led with wisdom, courage and unwavering dedication—never hesitating to face tough decisions head-on. As you reflect on your service to the...

Texas community bankers and IBAT associate members came together—families in tow—for an unforgettable few days at the beautiful Moody Gardens Hotel in Galveston. This year’s conference was packed with...

The Excellence in Leadership Award was bestowed upon Jay Bearden, CEO and President at Legend Bank in Decatur. To be considered for the Excellence in Leadership Award, one must...