HSBC profit falls due to COVID-19, delays restructuring

April 29, 2020

London-based HSBC is pausing global restructuring plans announced in February and said pre-tax profit fell 48%, to $3.2 billion, during the first quarter due…

Moody's downgrades outlook for African banking from stable to negative.

April 29, 2020

The impact of the coronavirus has caused the American credit rating agency, Moody's, to downgrade the banking systems in South Africa, Nigeria and Morocco from…

Bank call centers feeling pressure of COVID-19

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

COVID-19 forced most of the nation's major banks to restrict lobby access, the reduced access along with the economic downturn have placed enormous pressure on…

During lockdown, India banks keeping more money on hand

April 28, 2020

To ensure that banks and ATMs have enough cash to meet customers' needs while the coronavirus lockdown worldwide continues, banks in India are keeping up to…

Lending solution can drive business to consumer-facing industries

April 23, 2020

Artis Technologies has launched a cloud-based lending solution, Artis Connect, that links lenders, merchants, and consumers at the point-of-need. The  solution…

Customers may be out of sight, but not out of mind

by Pat Shea — Editor, NetworldMedia

What's your marketing messaging during the coronavirus pandemic? Understanding your customer's needs and how to get your message to resonate with them can…

Wells Fargo, JPMorgan among banks being sued over SBA loans

April 21, 2020

Small businesses affected by the coronavirus are suing Wells Fargo & Co., Bank of America Corp., JPMorgan Chase & Co. and US Bancorp. The lawsuit…

Remote account opening solution launches early for PPP applicants

April 17, 2020

Fenergo, a provider of digital solutions for financial institutions, announced an early launch of its remote account opening solution. The launch of the…

ICICI Bank deploys mobile ATM vans in Mumbai

April 17, 2020

ICICI Bank of India, working with government authorities, has deployed two mobile ATM vans stopping in several areas in Mumbai. The van allows residents in…

SBA runs out of COVID-19 relief money; lawmakers fight over refunding

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Two Small Business Administration programs designed to help businesses weather the pandemic — the Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster…

Bank of America reports 45% decline in first quarter

April 15, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic triggered a 45% decline in Bank of America's first-quarter results, causing the bank to set aside $3.6 billion for loan loss reserves…

JPMorgan Chase warns of downturn as Q1 EPS fall short

April 14, 2020

JPMorgan Chase & Co. reported first quarter earnings well below Wall Street estimates as the bank was forced to set aside billions in credit reserves amid…

PayPal and Intuit given go ahead to participate in PPP

April 14, 2020

As banks across the country continue to work with the U.S. government to distribute the $350 billion set aside to help small businesses, Financial Innovation…

Feds modify growth restriction on Wells Fargo to support small business

April 8, 2020

The Federal Reserve Board will temporarily narrowly modify the growth restriction placed on Wells Fargo in February 2020 to allow the firm to provide…

Wells Fargo hits cap on loans for SBA relief program

April 6, 2020

Small businesses banking with Wells Fargo and looking to the financial institution to help provide some of the $350 billion in emergency loans from the federal…

Fed purchase of mortgage-backed securities causes concern for brokers

March 31, 2020

As financial institutions, credit unions and ATM operators try to determine how the coronavirus will affect their businesses in the future, the Federal Reserve…

Study indicates mid-size banks are slow embracing digital delivery and automated services

March 31, 2020

HMBradley officially launches digital bank

March 30, 2020

HMBradley, a startup backed by PayPal Co-Founder Max Levchin, has officially launched its high yield digital banking platform after raising $3.5 million in…

Nymbus automates COVID-19 payroll relief for banks to small business

March 30, 2020

Nymbus will help financial institutions process paycheck protection loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, which will allow companies to maintain…

Sony Bank launches English-language mobile app for foreign residents

March 30, 2020

Sony Bank Inc. has launched an English-language version of its online banking service, aimed at providing foreign residents in Japan a hassle free way to…