PNC completes acquisition of FirstBank

June 25, 2026

PNC Financial Services Group has completed its acquisition of FirstBank, which includes 780,000 customers, more than 16.20 employees and 95 branches in…

Citizens appoints head of investor relations

June 23, 2026

Citizens Financial Group Inc. has appointed Chris Emerson as head of investor relations as of Aug. 1.

At the Watercooler with Nathan Moore, SVP of product strategy, Kinective

by ATM marketplace

Nathan Moore of Kinective sits down to share how he utilizes AI in branch automation, while not getting pulled in by the hype.

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Why Connected Journeys Will Define the Next Era of Banking

The most successful financial institutions master the balance of efficiency and trust. DN partnered with YouGov® to examine financial consumer behaviors and…

Alliant Credit Union intros high-rate checking account

June 18, 2026

Alliant Credit Union, based in Chicago, introduced its Jumbo High-Rate Checking Account, allowing members to earn up to 2.00% APY with no monthly fees or cap…

Bank of America to host 1K 'scaminars' to prevent fraud

June 17, 2026

Bank of America will host 1,000 in-person scam and fraud prevention seminars called "Scaminars" across the U.S. through the end of 2026, according to a press…

Greenfield Savings Bank opens branch in Easthampton, Massachusetts

June 16, 2026

Greenfield Savings Bank opened a branch in Easthampton, Massachusetts on June 8. This is the bank's ninth location and its southern headquarters, according to…

First Financial Bank completes integration of BankFinancial

June 16, 2026

First Financial Bank has completed its conversion of BankFinancial's main banking systems. Now it is offering consumer, commercial and specialty banking under…

Bank of America intros fan bands for FIFA World Cup

June 15, 2026

As the official bank of the FIFA World Cup, Bank of America has introduced 2 million BofA Fan Bands, available across all 11 host cities in the U.S. The free…

Credit union merger brings ATMs, financial services to artistic communities

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Credit union mergers are on the rise. Take a deep dive into Cardinal Credit Union's acquisition of Noteworthy Federal Credit Union and how it will benefit the…

Power Financial Credit Union partners with NCR Atleos for member cash access via Allpoint ATMs

June 12, 2026

Power Financial Credit Union, based in Florida, has partnered with NCR Atleos to access its network of Allpoint and Allpoint+ ATMs.

FourLeaf Credit Union opens a branch in Queens

June 10, 2026

FourLeaf Federal Credit Union has opened a branch in the Jackson Heights section of Queens, New York. The branch strengthens its presence in New York City…

FNBO to acquire Blue Ridge Bank

June 9, 2026

First National of Nebraska, the parent company of First National Bank of Omaha, has announced plans to acquire Blue Ridge Bancshares Inc. and its subsidiary…

Cardinal Credit Union announces merger with NoteWorthy Federal Credit Union

June 8, 2026

Cardinal Credit Union, based in Mentor, Ohio, has announced a merger with NoteWorthy Federal Credit Union, based in Cleveland. The combined institution will…

Suspect killed in hostage event at Chase branch in Bakersfield, California

June 3, 2026

A suspect was shot and killed in a hostage situation at a Chase branch in Bakersfield, California. Authorities said a man barricaded himself inside the Chase…

Gen Z reports putting more focus on financial responsibility, Bank of America study reveals

May 28, 2026

Bank of America recently conducted its 2026 Better Money Habits study, which found that 34% of Gen Z report receiving financial assistance from family members…

How banks, credit unions can reduce efficiency ratios

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Many FIs have a very high efficiency ratio, making it much harder to make money. Cook Solutions Group provides insights in this episode of the Bank Customer…

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Mentoring nonprofit UStrive partners with Citizens

May 22, 2026

Citizens has partnered with UStrive, a mentoring nonprofit, to provide college and career planning for students. The bank will offer virtual mentors to…

Looking Beyond Branch Doors

Global Accessibility Awareness Day highlights why UK banks must move beyond branch-based accessibility and deliver inclusive, secure and connected experiences…

Citizens invests in Massachusetts workforce development

May 20, 2026

Citizens announced several investments in Massachusetts for financial empowerment, education and other workforce development initiatives. In particular, it…