Politicized Debanking
Many banks are enthusiastic about the new administration’s deregulatory moves after years of burdensome regulations that ramped up under President Joe Biden.
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Many banks are enthusiastic about the new administration’s deregulatory moves after years of burdensome regulations that ramped up under President Joe Biden.
The Lebanon, Tennessee-based restaurant chain Cracker Barrel Old Country Store recently reversed course on plans to simplify its logo that would have dropped its “Old Timer” image and barrel.
Adoption is high. Disruption is low. That’s one of the conclusions of a headline-grabbing report about businesses’ use of artificial intelligence from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology last month.
Pity the banker feeling a strained neck from whiplash lately. They should be forgiven. After years of heightened regulatory scrutiny, more intense examinations and new rules under President Joe Biden, banks came into 2025 anticipating a relaxed regulatory environment.
President Donald Trump on Aug. 7 signed an executive order tackling the so-called debanking of industries or customers based on political or religious beliefs or “lawful business activities.” Two days prior on CNBC, Trump said that he himself was a victim of such a practice.
Anyone who’s watched a wrestling match since the 1980s is familiar with the concept of kayfabe, even if they might not know the term. Kayfabe is the understanding between the wrestlers and the audience that the drama unfolding is fake, but everyone pretends that it’s real.
Investors appear skeptical of the recently announced merger of equals between Nashville, Tennessee-based Pinnacle Financial Partners, with $56 billion in assets, and $61 billion Synovus Financial Corp., headquartered in Columbus, Georgia.
Congress passed the GENIUS Act this month giving regulators up to 18 months to issue rules, officially blessing stablecoins for widespread use in the United States.
While the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s open banking rule continues to work its way through the courts, JPMorgan Chase & Co. has decided to charge fintechs to access customer data. The fees, which could be negotiated, would vary based on how the data is used, according to Bloomberg, with payment providers paying higher fees.
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Bank Directors’ Acquire or Be Acquired Conference is the financial industry’s premier growth and strategy conference for bank CEOs, senior executives and board members, providing senior leadership teams with numerous opportunities to meet and network with peers who are interested in exploring growth opportunities, strategic initiatives and business partnerships.
The Bank C-Suite Summit is an exclusive conference designed for senior bank executives seeking comprehensive insights into bank operations and new growth strategies. During the event, attendees gain valuable knowledge and strategic tools to navigate the dynamic banking industry landscape.
The Corporate Governance Workshop is Course I in Bank Director’s Certification Program. Throughout the workshop, attendees are provided with a thorough grounding in corporate governance and important industry issues that greatly enhance the performance of individual directors.
Bank Board Forum is the meeting ground for bank leaders to acquire and discuss emerging strategies and solutions for today’s evolving landscape. From successful board training and compensation best practices to audit and risk insights, this year’s Bank Board Forum explores topics related to all areas of a bank’s board and committees.
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