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Banking
With a soft landing for the economy in sight, big banks are doing well
Jul 15, 2024
A strong stock market and a vibrant economy that never fell into recession have boosted earnings at financial institutions.
AI could automate over half of banking jobs
Jun 21, 2024
A new report by Citi looks at the financial tasks that will be delegated to AI — and the new ones that will crop up.
Possible severing of Israeli-Palestinian banking ties stirs worries
May 28, 2024
If the Israeli finance minister's threat is carried out, the Palestinian economy — and the Palestinian Authority — could be starved of revenue.
Corporate dealmaking has picked up. That's good news for bankers — and the economy.
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Justin Ho
Apr 15, 2024
After a couple of years of uncertainty, there's pent-up demand for mergers, stock and bond sales and other complex transactions.
What do bank earnings tell us about the economy?
Apr 11, 2024
Over the next week, six major banks will be reporting their earnings. Higher interest rates could affect both sides of their balance sheets.
Acquire or be acquired may be the new reality for small and midsize banks
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Justin Ho
Mar 14, 2024
Many are struggling with high deposit rates and shaky commercial real estate portfolios. Some seek to bulk up as a solution.
Banks are still grappling with fallout of SVB's failure one year on
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Justin Ho
Mar 11, 2024
Regulators are more watchful, and banks are trying to be more resourceful.
For public good, not for profit.
What does it mean for a bank to find “material weaknesses”?
Mar 4, 2024
Regional lender New York Community Bancorp swapped out its CEO last week following the revelation of what it called “material weaknesses in the company’s internal controls.
A year after Silicon Valley Bank failed, lenders are still feeling pressure on all sides
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Justin Ho
Feb 23, 2024
Rising interest rates have cranked up the interest banks are paying depositors. But banks also have a lot of cash stuck in low-interest bonds and loans they made before the Federal Reserve started raising interest rates.
JPMorgan Chase announces brick-and-mortar bank expansion in a digital age
Feb 6, 2024
The country's largest bank says it will open more than 500 new branches and renovate another 1,700. That's good for customers, but what's in it for the bank?