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LOOKING AHEAD - BUSINESS IMPACT OF A NEW US ADMINISTRATION
As Donald Trump prepares to take office as the 47th United States president, here is an outline of the policy positions expected across five key areas that will have significant implications for business.
Read ArticleWEIGHING THE PROS AND CONS OF A TRUMP PRESIDENCY
The impact of a Trump Administration could be significant. Banks stand to benefit in the short term but the longer-term outlook is more complex. [Subscription Required]
Read Article'MORE FREE MARKETS, LESS HARSH OVERSIGHT': DONALD TRUMP'S WIN IS ABOUT TO BOOST BANKS IN A BIG WAY
Donald Trump has unambiguously positioned himself as a pro-business slasher of red tape. The financial sector is ready for a new era of more lax regulations and oversight.
Read ArticleWHY DO BANKS FAIL? THREE FACTS ABOUT FAILING BANKS
Bank failures have been a recurrent feature of the U.S. banking system over the past 160 years. Spikes in bank failures have characterized the major financial crises in U.S. history.
Read ArticleBanking - AI
NEXT YEAR COULD BE A TURNING POINT FOR AI IN FINANCIAL SERVICES
Ed Maslaveckas, CEO of Bud, shared insights on the transformative potential of AI in financial services and the emerging role of "agentic AI."
Watch VideoM20/20: MASTERCARD MAPS OUT FUTURE OF PAYMENTS TECH
Greg Ulrich, Chief AI and Data Officer at Mastercard, outlined how the payments technology company is revolutionising its infrastructure to support next-generation AI capabilities.
Read ArticleTHINK DONALD TRUMP'S AI POLICY PLANS ARE PREDICTABLE? PREPARE TO BE SURPRISED
President-elect Donald Trump has telegraphed big changes to the nation's all-important AI strategy, many of which are expected to be implemented immediately after his inauguration. [Subscription Required]
Read ArticleHOW BANK OF AMERICA'S ERICA BOOSTED EARNINGS BY 19% AND WHAT'S COMING NEXT
The bank wants to keep improving its AI skills in order to give consumers more individualized and effective services, increase operational efficiency, and keep its top spot in the financial industry.
Read ArticleWILL AI REPLACE FINANCE JOBS? A DETAILED ANALYSIS 2024
The question of whether AI will replace finance jobs has become increasingly pressing as artificial intelligence continues to transform the financial sector. With global financial institutions projected to spend $4.9 billion on AI platforms by 2024.
Read ArticleBANKING ON AI: HOW FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ARE LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY FOR CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE TRANSFORMATION
Almost a third (32%) of banks' budgets for customer experience transformation is now spent on AI, machine learning, and generative AI.
Read ArticleBanking - Regulatory
BANK REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS IN A SECOND TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
A second Trump Administration might mean deregulation and more permitted transactions for the banking industry. Many, but not all, agency priorities may also change significantly.
Read ArticleELON MUSK AND VIVEK RAMASWAMY: THE DOGE PLAN TO REFORM GOVERNMENT
Elon and Vivek have provided an excellent outline of the DOGE plan to curtail regulation and reduce government cost & staffing. It is the most actionable plan I have seen in my lifetime.
Read ArticleTAKE TWO: WHAT COULD A SECOND TRUMP ADMINISTRATION MEAN FOR BANK REGULATION IN THE U.S.?
Bank stocks surged the day after Donald J. Trump won election to a second presidential term on a widespread view that financial regulation will be more industry friendly. [Subscription Required]
Read ArticleOPPORTUNITY KNOCKS – LITIGATING FINANCIAL REGULATION IN A SECOND TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
The incoming Administration adds a new dimension to legal challenges by the financial services industry; Trump's deregulatory agenda appears poised to both add to and change future litigation.
Read ArticleMarkets & Finance
POLICY SHIFTS & THE ECONOMY: INFLATION & HIGHER INTEREST RATES
Tariffs, deregulation and possible dollar depreciation heard in Washington.
Read ArticleWE CAN'T GIVE UP PAPER CHECKS, AND THAT'S A GOLD MINE FOR SCAMMERS
Suspected fraudsters congregate anonymously on message boards and social media, figuring out which banks to target with altered checks. [Subscription Required]
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