banking News

Visa, Mastercard Slide on Landmark Deal to Cut Merchant Swipe Fees
Banking
3mo ago

Visa, Mastercard Slide on Landmark Deal to Cut Merchant Swipe Fees

The settlement, ending a 20-year legal battle, will lower interchange rates and grant retailers unprecedented power to steer customers away from high-fee rewards cards.

Origin Bancorp Trades Below Book Value Amid Sector Scrutiny
Banking
3mo ago

Origin Bancorp Trades Below Book Value Amid Sector Scrutiny

Shares of the Louisiana-based lender are trading at a discount to their tangible assets, a sign of potential undervaluation as analysts remain bullish.

ING Shares Climb After Q3 Profit Beat and New Buyback Plan
Banking
3mo ago

ING Shares Climb After Q3 Profit Beat and New Buyback Plan

The Dutch lender announced a €1.6 billion capital return to shareholders, capitalizing on strong fee income growth amid a robust European banking sector.

Eastern Bankshares Chair Buys $860K in Stock Ahead of Merger
Banking
3mo ago

Eastern Bankshares Chair Buys $860K in Stock Ahead of Merger

Robert Francis's purchase of 50,000 shares follows a recent earnings miss and comes just days before the bank's merger with HarborOne Bancorp is set to close.

HSBC to Take $1.1B Hit From Madoff-Era Feeder Fund Litigation
Banking
3mo ago

HSBC to Take $1.1B Hit From Madoff-Era Feeder Fund Litigation

Provision follows a legal setback in a long-running case in Luxembourg, casting a shadow over the bank's upcoming third-quarter earnings.

Wall Street Deepens Saudi Ties Targeting Vision 2030 Prize
Banking
3mo ago

Wall Street Deepens Saudi Ties Targeting Vision 2030 Prize

Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan expand Riyadh operations to capture deals from the kingdom's $925 billion sovereign wealth fund and economic overhaul.

US Banking Giants Challenge Fintechs with Zelle International
Banking
3mo ago

US Banking Giants Challenge Fintechs with Zelle International

JPMorgan, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo-backed Zelle network to leverage stablecoins for a major push into the $800 billion global remittance market.

NatWest Boosts Forecast After Q3 Profit Jumps 30%
Banking
3mo ago

NatWest Boosts Forecast After Q3 Profit Jumps 30%

The British banking giant surpassed analyst estimates and raised its full-year guidance on income and profitability, citing strong lending activity in a high interest rate environment.