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The unionization push by members of the bank's conduct management intake team has been hotly contested. If approved, it would represent a landmark in the effort to organize workers at the $1.9 trillion-asset bank.

Customers of fintechs affected by Synapse's bankruptcy have been waiting since May for money they had in their accounts, and $65 million to $85 million still appears to be missing.

The cash-and-stock bid for Enterprise Bancorp is expected to close in the second half of 2025. In connection with the deal, Independent plans to raise about $250 million in subordinated debt.

The chairman of the Federal Reserve presided over the worst inflation in 40 years, generating public outrage that paved the way for Donald Trump's victory in last month's election.

The Federal Reserve's interest-rate cut came too late in the third quarter for banks to capitalize on. Leaders say the fourth quarter will yield better growth.

The first Asian American to join the National Credit Union Administration board, Otsuka has had a career highlighted by consumer advocacy, a focus on financial stability and support for underserved communities.

The industry hopes that the bigger hurdles to bank mergers under President Biden will fade in the new administration. But populist opposition to consolidation in the tech sector could spill over into banking.

Diane Bartoli SVP of EdAssist, Bright Horizons.

Germaine Cota, CPA, is senior vice president of finance & accounting at BILL.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said that, although the Google Pay app has been discontinued, the bureau can make the determination based on past behavior, and that the tech giant could decide to reenter the person-to-person payment space.