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Bankole Thompson marks America 250 with call for democratic renewal
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Journalist and economic justice advocate Bankole Thompson says the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence should be a test of the nation’s moral courage, not just a celebration.
Arival Bank adds stablecoin payments through its partner network
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Arival Bank said July 3, 2026, that clients can now use stablecoins for everyday payments through its network of bank partners.
50,000 engage with Buddhist Film Festival mandala on London’s South Bank
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A five-day sand mandala installation at Oxo Gallery drew more than 50,000 people into the orbit of the 2026 Buddhist Film Festival, turning the event into a visible cultural moment in London.
Bank & Vogue gains recognition for textile circularity work in Charlotte and Brussels
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Bank & Vogue highlighted new milestones in textile reuse and recycling after participating in Textile Recycling Expo USA in Charlotte and the Textiles Recycling Expo and Awards in Brussels.
McClain Bank taps Zelus to automate new account opening
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McClain Bank will deploy Zelus Automation Platform’s SNAP software across its branch network under a five-year agreement aimed at speeding up new account opening and reducing errors.
Arival Bank adds stablecoin payments through bank partners
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Arival Bank International Corp launched a stablecoin payments solution for business clients worldwide, extending regulated digital payments through its network of bank partners.
AI models agree on Singapore’s safest banks, but split on digital bank winners
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A Quratic study of 212 AI responses found ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Mode were unanimous on Singapore’s safest banks, while diverging sharply on which digital bank has the best app. The findings point to a new kind of brand…
Coastal Heritage Bank launches Joseph C. Hayes Community Banker award
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Coastal Heritage Bank has created an annual Joseph C. Hayes Community Banker of the Year Award to honor employees who reflect the longtime leader’s focus on integrity, service and relationship-based banking.
Bankole Thompson urges Catholic leaders to restore hope as a moral force
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Detroit journalist Bankole Thompson used his first address at a Catholic institution to press faith leaders to help shape America’s future on democracy, race and economic justice.
Anja Health marks five years of placenta banking
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Anja Health says it has now spent five years offering placenta banking, a service tied to growing research interest in birth tissue preservation and regenerative medicine.
Mid-market banks adopt intelligence tradecraft as fraud networks grow more sophisticated
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Mid-market banks are facing organized fraud networks that now operate across identities, accounts and channels, pushing institutions to rethink investigations and identity verification.
Atlanta Community Food Bank names Jeff Werner chief information officer
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The Atlanta Community Food Bank promoted Jeff Werner to chief information officer after several months as interim CIO. The move puts a technology leader with deep internal experience in charge of systems, cybersecurity, and data as the food bank…
PrincePerelson places CEO for new Utah industrial bank
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PrincePerelson & Associates completed a confidential search that led to the hiring of a President and CEO for a new Utah-based industrial bank backed by a New York fintech.
MENA Banking Excellence Awards names retail, digital and SME winners
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Banks and financial institutions from 11 countries have been recognised in the 2026 MENA Banking Excellence Awards for retail, digital and SME performance.
Alternative investment funds market seen doubling to $25.8 trillion by 2032
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A new Allied Market Research report says the global alternative investment funds market is on track to nearly double by 2032 as investors chase diversification, higher returns and access to private markets.
Lidion Bank lifts euro deposit rates on PickTheBank
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Lidion Bank has raised selected EUR fixed-term deposit rates available through PickTheBank, with the biggest increase on the 1-year term.
Bankole Thompson Ends SCLC Board Tenure with Tribute to Bernard LaFayette Jr
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Detroit journalist Bankole Thompson ended his three-year service on the Southern Christian Leadership Conference’s National Board on June 22, after the death of his mentor, Rev. Dr. Bernard LaFayette Jr. His resignation letter and recent…
Sheri Fitts report says trust is moving from institutions to individuals
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A new 2026 SWAY + SIGNAL report from Sheri Fitts argues that financial services trust is shifting away from institutions and toward individual professionals.
BankIslami taps Resecurity to strengthen digital banking defenses
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BankIslami has partnered with U.S.-based Resecurity to add digital risk monitoring and cyber threat intelligence to its security stack.
Loker Law wins $4.375 million verdict against BMO Bank over credit reporting error
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A federal jury in Northern California awarded $4.375 million to a Bay Area small-business owner after BMO Bank left an admitted mortgage error on her credit reports for more than seven months.
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