(The Center Square) – Senate Republicans are itching to finalize and pass their version of the House-passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act, but a new ruling from the Senate parliamentarian requires them to nix some wish list items. Because Republicans are using the budget reconciliation process to fast-track the multitrillion-dollar policy bill, their proposals need
Anna Hider | President of Business Banking, KeyBank Small businesses are the heart of the U.S. economy. While many continue to succeed, today’s uncertain environment may require more tenacity and flexibility to thrive. From supply chain disruptions to rising costs, owners face tough decisions about how to grow, maintain status quo or
AI is now setting the gold standard for banking risk analysis: a sweeping 15-year study of 134 banks in 16 European countries finds that neural networks outperform legacy models in identifying systemic threats. Published in Journal of Risk and Financial Management under the title “Forecasting Systemic Risk in the European Banking Industry: A Machine
As malware evolves to be more sophisticated, seeing should not always equal believing. A new iteration of the “Godfather” malware found on Android is hijacking legitimate banking apps, making it increasingly difficult for users (and on-device protections) to detect. An early version of Godfather utilized screen overlay attacks, which placed fraudulent HTML login screens on
One of the UK’s biggest high street lenders, NatWest, has confirmed it will not be placing a bid for rival bank TSB, narrowing the field of potential suitors for the Spanish-owned retail lender. The decision comes as NatWest also prepares to shut a number of its branches across the UK in 2025, part of a
A new version of the Android malware “Godfather” creates isolated virtual environments on mobile devices to steal account data and transactions from legitimate banking apps. These malicious apps are executed inside a controlled virtual environment on the device, enabling real-time spying, credential theft, and transaction manipulation while maintaining perfect visual deception. The tactic resembles that seen in
Boosting job skills is a crucial step for economic growth, and in Texas, a substantial grant is paving the way for enhanced training in the commercial banking sector. Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Workforce Commission has awarded a $262,944 Skills Development Fund grant to Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande Valley, as reported on
Bankers from across the state participated in the fourth year of the Louisiana Tech University School of Banking, June 2-6, in Ruston. Presented by the College of Business in collaboration with the Louisiana Bankers Association, the weeklong professional development program expands the skills and knowledge base of rising bank leaders. The 83 participants engaged in
Suryoday Small Finance Bank said customers will have a dedicated Relationship Manager and get unlimited ATM transactions across all banks in India. Suryoday Small Finance Bank (SSFB) has introduced its upgraded “Espire” Premium Banking Programme, which includes enhanced family health protection and travel benefits, for its existing customer base. This programme, which is available in
And the government of Prime Minister Mark Carney did not table a spring budget, which it normally would use to outline its legislative priorities. Natacha Boudrias, leader of the National Bank of Canada’s open banking strategy, said the industry lacks “clarity” on the future shape of consumer-driven banking. She said the spring election likely stalled