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Banks are investing heavily in AI and, as one former bank executive recently told us, “Contact centers are the biggest unlock for AI right now.”

Distortions in China’s financial system are at the root of today’s global trade imbalances. Capital (along with labor) is the fundamental variable in production, and if it is made artificially cheap it alters the course of economic nature. Beijing has not delivered on its promised market reforms to its banking system and related financial industries.…

Investors looking to buy shares in Dangote Refinery can now access the company’s initial public offering through 40 approved banks, fintech companies and mobile operators, giving investors multiple channels to participate in the landmark listing.

Financial institutions cite an evolving regulatory landscape among reasons for their uncertainty in serving the space, according to a wide-ranging report.

Fort Knox, the fortified complex in the state of Kentucky where about half of the US government’s gold reserves are held, is a byword for security.

A patchwork of state cannabis legalization has collided with federal prohibition, leaving thousands of state-licensed marijuana businesses unable to access basic banking services. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released “Banking Services: Cannabis Businesses Face Access Challenges” on September 8, 2026, finding that most financial institutions still refuse to serve them despite updated regulatory guidelines.

Nature loss is increasingly recognised as a material financial issue, creating both risks and opportunities for banks. Our new publication outlines practical ways for financial institutions to integrate nature considerations into decision-making and financing activities through circular economy approaches.

Haven Banks, Director of Marketing & Outreach at MiraSol Health, has been named to the Future Leaders Awards Class of 2026 by Hospice News.

Eagle Financial Services plans a merger of equals with John Marshall Bancorp, targeting a first-quarter 2027 close subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.

EFSI plans a merger of equals for Bank of Clarke and John Marshall Bank, targeting completion in early 2027 subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.