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North Shore Bank to buy 1895 Bancorp and PyraMax Bank
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North Shore Bank and 1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin have agreed to a definitive deal that would fold PyraMax Bank into North Shore, creating a combined company with nearly $3.1 billion in assets.
Steve Saxton launches Utah jumbo bank statement loan checklist
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Utah mortgage advisor Steve Saxton has released a new educational checklist to help self-employed borrowers, 1099 earners, and other complex-income buyers prepare for jumbo mortgage approval.
First Bank investigator Denese Harmon highlights rising financial crime risks
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Denese Harmon, an assistant vice president and financial crimes investigator at First Bank in Troy, North Carolina, is being featured for her work in anti-money laundering, fraud prevention and compliance.
Researchers tie RMS Republic gold shipment to Russian State Bank refinancing
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New archival analysis links the long-rumored gold cargo lost with the RMS Republic in 1909 to a documented Russian State Bank transaction tied to a $25 million refinancing.
Digital banking platform market seen reaching $57.24 billion by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global digital banking platform market will grow from $17.14 billion in 2026 to $57.24 billion by 2035, fueled by mobile banking, cloud adoption and AI. The forecast points to a major shift as banks and fintechs…
Africa PPP 2026 heads to Nairobi with focus on bankable infrastructure
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Africa PPP 2026 will return to Nairobi in November with a push to turn infrastructure plans into financeable projects and delivery partnerships.
Audit supervisor Camille Henry spotlights leadership and mentorship in banking
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Camille Henry, an audit supervisor at Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund in Gulf Breeze, Florida, is being highlighted for her rise from bank teller to banking audit leader, her focus on mentorship, and her community work.
BOND.AI and BankBound launch partnership for bank growth
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BOND.AI and BankBound announced a strategic partnership on June 9, 2026, to help banks and credit unions use AI-powered customer intelligence and digital marketing to drive deposits, engagement and measurable growth.
Oxide AI launches new Hybrid AI generation for finance
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Oxide AI says it has launched a new generation of its Polychaos Hybrid AI platform to help enterprises make high-stakes decisions, with an initial focus on finance, risk and investing.
Gabriela Paez uses nearshore talent to help businesses scale
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Gabriela Paez, a consultant and entrepreneur in The Woodlands, Texas, is helping companies fill persistent talent gaps by connecting U.S. businesses with professionals across Latin America.
Kisaan Parivar launches AI agriculture pilot with Carnot, FvD Advisory and RBL Bank
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Kisaan Parivar Ltd. has teamed up with Carnot Technologies, FvD Advisory and RBL Bank to test an AI-enabled regenerative agriculture model in Telangana.
Opus Virtual Offices ties SBA overhaul to small-business banking push
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Opus Virtual Offices is pitching its virtual office and banking tools as the U.S. Small Business Administration modernizes its operations to cut bureaucracy and expand access to capital.
Republic Bank of Chicago taps Kobalt Labs for compliance overhaul
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Republic Bank of Chicago has chosen Kobalt Labs to modernize third-party risk and compliance work, starting with vendor management and annual policy reviews.
Capacitor bank market set to reach $6.8 billion by 2033
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The capacitor bank market was valued at $4.3 billion in 2023 and is projected to hit $6.8 billion by 2033 as utilities, industries, and renewable energy developers push for better power quality and grid stability.
Marie L. Taylor becomes first woman to win Quad A’s Spirit of the VISION Leadership Award
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Marie L. Taylor was honored at Quad A’s 2026 VISION Conference in Washington, D.C., becoming the first woman in the organization’s history to receive its top leadership award.
CCEF closes multimillion-dollar investment to expand clean energy lending
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Colorado nonprofit green bank Collective Clean Energy Fund has secured a multimillion-dollar investment from Energy Catalyst Fund to expand financing for solar, efficiency and electrification projects across Colorado and neighboring states.
Coronation Merchant Bank representative enters global stock trading competition
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Nigeria will be represented by Coronation Merchant Bank at the International Stock Trading Competition starting June 12, 2026, alongside analysts from nine other countries.
Henderson State Bank updates 2027 HSA limits
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Henderson State Bank outlined the IRS’s inflation-adjusted 2027 Health Savings Account and high-deductible health plan limits, effective Jan. 1, 2027. The higher contribution caps could help individuals, families and employers save more in…
Boundless AI lands inside Zoho Books for small-business financing
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Boundless AI has partnered with Zoho Books and related finance apps to let U.S. and Canadian small businesses access non-dilutive capital without leaving Zoho’s workflow.
Entries open for MENA Banking Excellence Awards 2026
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The MENA Banking Excellence Awards 2026 Corporate & Investment are open for entries ahead of a Dubai ceremony on 3 November 2026 during Dubai Future Finance Week. The program adds an outcomes-led judging model that prioritizes measurable…
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