Spain's BBVA becomes the 12th major EU bank to join the Qivalis initiative, aiming to launch a euro-pegged digital token by 2026 and reduce reliance on dollar-linked stablecoins and non-EU providers.
Ameriprise Financial's institutional arm secures its largest deal to date, absorbing $28 billion in wealth management assets from Huntington Bank. The move highlights the ongoing consolidation in the financial advice sector as major players vie for scale and bank partnerships.
In a move set to create an $18 billion regional powerhouse, Columbia Financial and Northfield Bancorp have agreed to merge. The deal marks Columbia's strategic entry into the New York market and signals continued consolidation among Northeast banks.
Authentic Brands Group has increased its stake to 77% in the entity holding the master license to Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman's intellectual property, following Saks Global's bankruptcy filing. The move raises complex questions over ultimate control and could reshape the future of these iconic luxury retailers.
Scotiabank has raised its price target for IAMGold Corporation (IAG) to $23, citing record gold and silver price forecasts fueled by economic uncertainty and central bank demand. The move follows similar upgrades from other major banks.
Michael Hartnett, Bank of America's chief investment strategist, issues a stark warning on global stocks as markets show extreme overbought conditions. The caution follows a sharp selloff in software shares and rising volatility, prompting a defensive shift towards gold, bonds, and commodities.
While mega-cap tech stocks dominate headlines, savvy investors are finding compelling value in overlooked sectors. Ally Financial, a leader in digital banking, presents a case study in durable growth and market resilience.
A coalition of twelve leading European banks has established Qivalis, a joint venture aiming to issue a MiCA-compliant, euro-pegged stablecoin by late 2026, targeting faster, cheaper payments and digital asset settlement.
The Reserve Bank of India is fundamentally reshaping its oversight of lenders, moving beyond traditional financial metrics to scrutinize the actual business practices and credit management processes within banks.
Morgan Stanley's robust fourth-quarter performance, led by a resurgent investment banking division and stable wealth management, has reignited investor interest and sparked fresh analysis on whether its current stock price fully reflects future prospects.
Intel shares rallied sharply this week as reports of potential manufacturing deals with Apple and a new AI memory collaboration with SoftBank's Saimemory division offset concerns over recent financial losses and a new shelf registration filing. The developments signal a strategic pivot toward becoming a full-scale foundry and AI infrastructure player.
Novo Nordisk stock plummeted nearly 17% following a stark forecast predicting a significant drop in 2026 sales and profit, driven by intense U.S. price pressures and rising competition in the lucrative GLP-1 drug market.
A U.S. Senate investigation has revealed close to 900 previously hidden accounts at Credit Suisse with ties to Nazi organizations, shedding new light on the bank's wartime activities and raising fresh questions about historical accountability.
As 2025 drew to a close, the private transactional banking sector underwent a quiet revolution. Driven by digital integration, sustainability mandates, and borderless finance, the industry is shifting from a service provider to a strategic partner. Bruc Bond CEO Krishna Subramanyan analyzes the year's pivotal trends and forecasts the infrastructure and M&A moves that will shape 2026.
A strategic partnership between SoftBank's semiconductor arm and Intel aims to commercialize a breakthrough memory technology by 2029, targeting critical bottlenecks in AI and high-performance computing.
The National Bank of Canada is expanding its international footprint by helping to establish a new multinational bank dedicated to defense sector financing, signaling a strategic shift beyond its domestic retail and commercial core.
SoFi Technologies is aggressively expanding its cryptocurrency offerings, launching secured crypto-backed loans and institutional trading services. This strategic pivot, coupled with robust member growth, signals a broader ambition to compete in the digital asset arena, reshaping its investment narrative beyond traditional banking.
The financial technology provider's latest integrations for its Banno Digital Platform aim to deliver richer data and embedded controls for community banks and credit unions, potentially strengthening client retention in a competitive landscape.
Following a massive recapitalization and management overhaul, Flagstar Bank (NYSE: FLG) has stabilized its balance sheet. Yet, its shares trade at a steep discount to tangible book value, presenting a potential opportunity as the bank moves past its real estate woes.
Deutsche Bank sees value in Realty Income Corporation (NYSE: O) despite projecting a prolonged period of underperformance for the REIT sector relative to the S&P 500, driven by a challenging macroeconomic outlook.
