Banks in Thailand are now taking things seriously.
Pattaya, Thailand – Once upon a time, banking in Pattaya was a rather straightforward affair. You would stroll into the branch, share a friendly nod with the teller, manage your funds, and then head off to lunch without a second thought. But now, banks are tightening their protocols, aligning themselves with a trend of increasing […]
Consumer habits are changing; can banks adapt?
Key insights: A shift in fees, the rise of buy now/pay later options, and new technologies are reshaping how consumers shop and pay. What is the problem: Credit and debit card swipe fees are set to increase from $172 billion in 2023 to $187.2 billion in 2024. Future outlook: Consumer interest in agent commerce and […]
Consumer habits are changing; can banks adapt?
Shifting Trends in Consumer Payments Key Insights: Changes in fees, the popularity of buy now/pay later (BNPL), and new technologies are transforming how consumers shop and make payments. What Is the Problem: The costs associated with credit and debit card transactions are projected to rise, increasing from $172 billion in 2023 to $187.2 billion in […]
Major U.S. Banks Subtly Adopt Bitcoin Loans, Saylor Notes
Changing Attitudes towards Bitcoin in Banking Michael Saylor, the executive chairman of strategy, shared insights at Binance Blockchain Week, stating that skepticism among major banks about cryptocurrencies is dissipating more quickly than anticipated. Initially, Saylor believed it would take four to eight years for big financial institutions to fully accept Bitcoin. However, he now sees […]
Bank regulator reveals big banks are cutting ties with certain industries.
U.S. Banks Face Scrutiny Over Debanking Practices WASHINGTON – A report from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) revealed that nine prominent U.S. banks have limited their financial services to certain industries deemed controversial. This practice, often referred to as “debanking,” is under review due to concerns about whether these restrictions are […]
Impostor aerospace heiress Mary Carole McDonnell makes it onto the FBI’s Most Wanted list for swindling millions from banks.
A woman posing as an airline heiress has found herself on the FBI’s most wanted list for allegedly tricking banks out of nearly $30 million. Mary Carol McDonnell, 74, is accused of executing a fraud scheme across Los Angeles and Orange Counties between July 2017 and May 2018. According to investigators, McDonnell claimed to be […]
Imposter aerospace heiress Mary Carole McDonnell appears on the FBI’s Most Wanted list for stealing millions from banks.
FBI Places Fake Heiress on Most Wanted List A woman posing as an airline heiress has landed on the FBI’s most wanted list for allegedly swindling nearly $30 million from banks, claiming to be part of a well-known aerospace family. Mary Carol McDonnell, 74, is being sought for her supposed role in a fraud operation […]
David Casullo appointed to M&T Bank’s CNY Directors Advisory Council
M&T Bank Welcomes New Advisory Board Member M&T Bank has announced that David Cathro is the newest member of its 11-member Board Advisory Committee for Central New York. This advisory group is set to meet regularly to discuss various opportunities that impact businesses, customers, and communities in the Central New York area. Their role will […]
Russian banks Gazprombank and Alfa Bank are looking for approval from India to open branches, sources indicate.
Russia Seeks to Strengthen Trade with India Amid Sanctions NEW DELHI, Dec 4 – Gazprombank and Alfa Bank, both significant Russian financial institutions, are applying for approval to operate in India as part of an effort by Russia to expand trade with India, its largest offshore oil customer, according to four sources familiar with the […]
Large banks testing stablecoin and cryptocurrency trading initiatives with Coinbase, according to Armstrong.
Coinbase Collaborates with Major U.S. Banks During his appearance at the New York Times Dealbook Summit, CEO Brian Armstrong announced that prominent U.S. banks are collaborating with Coinbase on initial projects related to stablecoins, cryptocurrency custody, and the trading of digital assets. While he refrained from naming any specific banks, Armstrong cautioned that those institutions […]