Fiserv expands in Europe by acquiring payment solutions provider
Milwaukee-based payments fintech Fiserv recently expanded its reach in Europe by acquiring payment solutions provider CCV. [Continue]
Banker confidence stymied by interest rates, input costs
High interest rates and input costs continue to constrain banker confidence this month, according to a regional monthly survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region. [Continue]
ICBA calls for larger credit unions to pay taxes
The Independent Community Bankers of America supports ending the tax exemption for credit unions with more than $1 billion in assets. [Continue]
Economic uncertainty limits home builder sentiment
Home builder sentiment fell this month amid economic uncertainty, tariffs and higher-than-average construction costs, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. [Continue]
ABA survey: Community bank exec optimism runs high
Executives and board members are optimistic about the economy and their local markets, according to the American Bankers Association Community Bank CEO Priorities for 2025 report released earlier this month. [Continue]
Small business optimism falls, remains higher than average
Small business owners were less optimistic last month than in January as labor shortages worsened, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. [Continue]
Ag policy expert: Trump warranted in addressing trade deficit
The United States has been exploited for too long in international trade, said Bart Fischer, co-director and agrilife associate professor at the Agricultural & Food Policy Center at Texas A&M University. [Continue]
Umpqua Bank expanding to Denver
Portland, Ore.-based Umpqua Bank is opening its first retail and commercial branch in Denver. [Continue]
U.K. digital bank to acquire Michigan de novo
London, U.K.-based digital financial institution OakNorth plans to expand its business lending across the United States by acquiring Birmingham, Mich.-based de novo Community Unity Bank in a stock swap. [Continue]
Experts: Rise in AI-fueled fraud warrants preventative measures
NASHVILLE — Bankers have multiple tools at their disposal to combat the significant rise in fraud originating from artificial intelligence and social media, according to Minneapolis-based professional services firm CLA. [Continue]