Association responds to recent NPR report on the closure of bank branches

Plus: BMO sells asset management arm; Western Alliance completes AmeriHome acquisition

Last week Bank of America estimated that Americans have $3.5 trillion in their bank accounts they did not have one year ago

The E-Sign Act was signed into law over two decades ago

Many incumbent US banks are not structured for a new digital shift boosting opportunity for fintechs

Platform will help gig workers and contractors access government Covid-19 support

Hildene Capital claims CIB has underperformed and has poor corporate governance

Fintechs stepped up to the plate in giving Americans faster access to stimulus checks without fees

The three lenders join a small number of regional banks announcing partnerships to open new branches in their local communities

The end of Q1 and start of Q2 has brought a flurry of activity in banking M&A