Frank Gargano

American Banker's 2026 Predictions report finds that nonbank entities and check fraud are major threats to local banks in the coming months.

American Banker research highlights growing concerns about an economic downturn, regulatory volatility and open-banking risks.

The looming initial public offering from Swedish payments firm Klarna comes in the foreground of tariff uncertainties and inflationary pressures.

Subordinated debt issuances and asset-backed securities have helped institutions of all asset sizes weather recent market uncertainties and fuel campaigns for growth, according to executives and investment experts.

Roughly 40,000 residents of Moore County have been left without power since Saturday, when gunfire damaged two substations. Financial institutions are urging residents to use online banking and call centers if they do not have access to a branch.

Community lenders may choose to stop serving small businesses rather than absorb the expense of collecting information on race and ethnicity under a proposal by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Through these partnerships, lenders can diversify their portfolios and even help members recoup their investment by selling or gaining credits for excess energy.

The credit union service organization, which changed its name from CU Realty Services in June, has expanded its service area to cater to more homebuyers and help credit unions secure their mortgage pipeline.

The division, created after Sunflower hired lenders away from other banks, will focus on asset-based lending to middle-market companies and investors.

Toyota Financial Services has promoted a company insider to replace Mike Groff, who is retiring at the end of this month.