July 24, 2026 Europe’s central bank gets hilarious alternative designs for the euro banknote after asking for feedback BY María José Gutiérrez Chávez Asking the internet for advice can be a dicey game: Users can either be helpful or take the chance to make a joke of it all—as the European Central Bank (ECB) has come … Continue reading Europe’s central bank gets hilarious alternative designs for the euro banknote after asking for feedback
July 06, 2026 Klarna wants to become a bank. Here’s what that could mean for millions of customers BY Taylor Hatmaker The “buy now, pay later” fintech giant Klarna wants to become a real bank. The Swedish company just announced its plans to establish a U.S.-based subsidiary known as Klarna Bank USA. If approved, the … Continue reading Klarna wants to become a bank. Here’s what that could mean for millions of customers
PayPal applies to become a bank under Trump’s looser financial rules It follows similar applications from Nissan, Sony and more. Sarah Fielding Tue, December 16, 2025 Reuters / Reuters PayPal is the latest company looking to become a bank in the US. On Monday, the company announced it had submitted applications for PayPal Bank … Continue reading PayPal applies to become a bank under Trump’s looser financial rules
June 10, 2025 Flagstar Bank just closed dozens of branches in 5 states. See full the list of locations that shuttered in May BY Michael Grothaus This year has not been kind to retailers in terms of store closures. But brick-and-mortar shops are not the only retail category that has experienced a decline in 2025. Banks … Continue reading Flagstar Bank just closed dozens of branches in 5 states. See full the list of locations that shuttered in May
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says the new rule would save depositors $5 billion annually. BY Reuters The U.S. watchdog agency for consumer finance on Thursday adopted new regulations capping the amount banks can charge for overdrafts, saying the rule would save depositors $5 billion annually. The new regulation, adopted over the banking industry’s vocal opposition, … Continue reading The CFPB cracks down on bank overdraft fees with this new rule
August 14, 2024 Inflation just hit a key milestone. Here’s what that means for your bank account Don’t expect sky-high grocery prices to come down—but the news could signal financial relief for consumers in other ways. BY Anna-Louise Jackson It’s not just the temperatures that are starting to cool—after about two years of red-hot price … Continue reading Inflation just hit a key milestone. Here’s what that means for your bank account
July 09, 2024 Evolve Bank says a Russia-linked gang stole millions of customers’ data The Memphis-based company said criminals likely downloaded information such as names, Social Security numbers, and bank account numbers. BY Jessica Bursztynsky Evolve Bank & Trust said this week that hackers accessed millions of customers’ personal data during a recent cyberattack. The Memphis-based … Continue reading Evolve Bank says a Russia-linked gang stole millions of customers’ data
May 15, 2024 Junior Bank of America banker who died was working over 100 hours a week Wall Street has grappled for years with overwork among junior staff. BY Reuters The 35-year-old Bank of America investment banker who died from a blood clot earlier this month wanted to leave the U.S. bank because he was working … Continue reading Junior Bank of America banker who died was working over 100 hours a week
May 15, 2024 Digital bank Chime to roll out earned wage access product Chime says MyPay has no mandatory fees or interest and does not require a credit check. BY Reuters U.S. digital bank Chime is launching a product that will allow customers to access up to $500 of their wages before payday, the latest move … Continue reading Digital bank Chime to roll out earned wage access product
TD Bank rolls out a new sonic identity aiming to communicate consistent brand values and messages at every touchpoint. Chris Wood on February 14, 2024 When customer experience works, customers receive a consistent and seamless interaction with a business from touchpoint to touchpoint. An often overlooked feature of CX is sound. TD Bank sees it … Continue reading How TD Bank connects customer experience with sound
