Dive Deposits: 4 reminders that it’s not 2022 anymore

The closure of Citi’s we-hardly-knew-ye office in Málaga, Spain – combined with moves to preserve overdraft fees and toughen in-office requirements – make it clear that if 2025 threw a party, 2022 would not be invited.

Citizens CFO heads to State Street

Brendan Coughlin, meanwhile, was named Citizens' president. John Woods' exit from the bank appears to solidify Coughlin's status as a potential CEO successor.

The ‘joiner’ era of bank M&A has begun

In less than two weeks since the Capital One-Discover deal received sign-off, Columbia, Eastern and Cadence Bank have all announced deals. So have a host of smaller institutions.

Safe Harbor’s new CEO: ‘The idea is: grow’

Terry Mendez, who replaced Sundie Seefried this year at the helm of the cannabis banking pioneer, has cut costs and seeks to rebound after the company’s loss nearly tripled last year.

Relaxed regulatory oversight spurs bank-crypto activity

Since January, federal bank regulators have done an about-face on crypto guidance, inspiring banks to explore the space.

Bunq, Kraken team up to offer crypto service

The crypto exchange platform launched its crypto-as-a-service solution on Wednesday, citing Bunq as an example of real-world CaaS integration.

Big banks ramp up AI hiring as gains materialize

JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Citi led the talent recruitment charge over the last six months, according to Evident Insights research.

Cadence Bank to buy Industry Bancshares

Cadence Bank seeks to acquire the six subsidiaries of Industry Bancshares that are under consent orders from the FDIC and the OCC related to the company’s unsafe banking practices and risk management.

Appeals court backs injunction barring CFPB mass firing

The bureau’s 1,483-person reduction will remain halted through May 16. A three-judge panel walked back language concerning “particularized assessments” of employees’ necessity. One judge dissented.

Warren, Chopra warn of ‘real price to pay’ on DOGE

The former CFPB director pointed to a rise in uninsured deposits amid recent market turmoil.

Fired NCUA board members sue Trump

Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka’s removals were “patently unlawful," the lawsuit claims. Two lawmakers wrote the NCUA’s inspector general Tuesday asking how a one-member NCUA board can operate.

Huntington ahead of schedule on Carolinas expansion, CFO says

The bank has 37 of the 55 branches it plans to open in North and South Carolina under letter of intent for real estate development, Huntington CFO Zach Wasserman said.

Wells Fargo clears 12th consent order; 2 remain

The 2018 consent order the CFPB lifted is the bank’s sixth to be resolved this year. The two remaining include the Federal Reserve’s asset cap. 

Nexo reenters US market

Co-founder Antoni Trenchev credited the regulatory shift under Trump for the firm’s reemergence in the U.S. Nexo’s exit was preceded by failed regulatory talks and followed by a $45 million SEC fine.

JPMorgan Chase CISO warns software industry on supply chain security

In an open letter, Patrick Opet said third-party vendors need to embrace secure development practices over speed to market.

PNC’s COO is leaving the bank

E. William Parsley’s departure thins the ranks of executives beneath CEO Bill Demchak but may clarify new President Mark Wiedman’s position as a potential successor.

Eastern Bank to broach Rhode Island with $490M HarborOne deal

The transaction, set to close in the fourth quarter, would add 30 locations and $5.7 billion in assets to Eastern. The Boston bank has tended to expand through acquisition every two years.

Flagstar plans to hire 80 to 90 more commercial bankers this year

The bank reported another quarterly loss, although executives are targeting profitability in the fourth quarter. “We’re going to look like a completely different company when we end the year,” CEO Joseph Otting said.

Warren grills FDIC’s Hill over DOGE incursion

Four senators argued DOGE’s presence could threaten the $137 billion Deposit Insurance Fund, potentially undermining the FDIC's ability to oversee orderly bank resolutions.

Fed joins FDIC, OCC in withdrawing crypto-skeptical guidance

The guidance withdrawals “ensure the Board's expectations remain aligned with evolving risks and further support innovation in the banking system,” the Federal Reserve said Thursday.

Columbia to expand in SoCal with $2B acquisition of Pacific Premier

The Tacoma, Washington-based lender’s Umpqua retail network will change its name to Columbia Bank later this year as part of the deal.

Citizens aggressively reinvests in its existing footprint

While some competitors chase expansion in the Southeast, the Providence, Rhode Island-based lender is redesigning branches to double down on deeper relationships, said Nuno Dos Santos, head of the bank’s retail network.

CFPB workers’ union rebuts bureau’s job-cut justification

Evidence indicates the bureau didn’t conduct a court-required assessment before attempting to cut about 90% of its staff, and the layoffs would have left CFPB data “irreparably lost,” plaintiffs said.

Goldman shareholders back $80M packages for Solomon, Waldron

The measure, however, received 66% approval — 20 percentage points lower than last year’s nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation at the bank. 

Silvergate Bank parent agrees to $37.5M class-action settlement

Silvergate Capital Corp. says that moving forward with the settlement will allow the firm to advance its Chapter 11 proceedings.