One of the most significant accelerants of embedded finance in 2026 is the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs).

Preferred Bank Founder and Chief Executive Li Yu, well into his 80s, continues to chart course for the institution. Team: Founder Li Yu, left, and other executive leaders at Preferred Bank. (Photo by ...

Forget clicking through menus, this year natural language UX and agentic AI will replace buttons and do the deep thinking for you.

Digital innovations are on the rise globally, and the banking sector plays a significant role in this transformation. The accelerated adoption of high-tech solutions enhances the overall customer ...

Most states now require that high school students take personal finance courses, and some districts are going a step further with their financial education. New York City Mayor Eric Adams this month ...

IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank for government business after a suspected Rs 590 crore fraud at IDFC First Bank and ...

US-based First Financial Bancorp has completed its previously announced $142m worth acquisition of Chicago-based BankFinancial. The all-stock transaction closed on 1 January 2026. The deal marks First ...

Students in the new program will have access to scholarships, internships, specialized courses and networking opportunities.

Whether they work in highly visible positions or lead behind the scenes, the people who run Maryland’s banking and financial services industries play a critical role in keeping the state’s economy ...

Faculty and industry leaders gathered at the College of Business Wednesday to launch the Center for Banking and Finance. The Center aims to give students hands-on experience with emerging financial ...

First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) is shrinking some operations in Northeast Ohio a few months after acquiring Medina County’s Westfield Bank. The Cincinnati holding company for First Financial ...

Junior Achievement of New York is pleased to announce the opening of a new Citizens Banking Station at its JA Finance ...