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.

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.

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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.