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What changed in banking regulation and policy this week?
Government decisions, new rules and policy shifts reported this week.
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The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) granted preliminary conditional approval for a federal bank charter to World Liberty Trust Co. on Friday, August 14, 2026.
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The collapse of the federal SAVE student loan repayment plan, following a March 2026 court judgment, has led to a significant rise in loan delinquencies.
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Bank of America has updated its remote work policy to prohibit employees from taking two consecutive remote days, including the Friday-to-Monday period.
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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) granted preliminary conditional approval to World Liberty Trust Company, a Florida-based national trust bank linked to the Trump family's World Liberty Financial.
Read at decrypt.co ↗What funding rounds and acquisitions happened in banking this week?
The week’s notable investments, financing rounds, acquisitions and strategic deals.
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Citigroup's U.S. Consumer Cards business has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the fintech company Kard Financial, Inc. The acquisition aims to integrate Kard's commerce media and rewards platform to enhance customer engagement through personalized offers.
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Bank of America has entered into an agreement to acquire a 49.9% stake in the Indian digital lender Jio Credit.
Read at finextra.com ↗What products launched in banking this week?
Notable product launches, releases and platform updates from the week.
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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) has initiated a proof-of-concept trial to move Japanese Government Bond (JGB) repo transactions onto the Canton Network blockchain.
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Chime Financial is exploring the integration of stablecoin wallet services into its consumer application.
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Consumer banking fintech firm Chime Financial is reportedly exploring the integration of stablecoin features into its mobile application.
Read at finextra.com ↗What financial results were reported in banking this week?
Earnings, guidance and other financial results reported this week.
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The S&P 500 reached 7,800 points on August 14, 2026, as inflation data showed the consumer price index rose 0.1% in July.
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JPMorgan Chase terminated its banking relationship with the prediction platform Polymarket in October 2025 due to regulatory concerns.
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New lending to property investors in Australia fell by 8.6% in the June quarter, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Read at theguardian.com ↗What court rulings and legal actions hit banking this week?
Court rulings, filings and legal actions reported this week.
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JPMorgan Chase has terminated its banking relationship with the prediction market platform Polymarket due to regulatory concerns.
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On June 13, 2025, Judge Noël Wise of the Northern District of California denied KPMG's motion to dismiss in the securities litigation regarding the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.
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The Court of Appeal, led by Lady Justice Cockerill, ruled in favor of Steven Orton in his appeal against Barclays Bank regarding costs penalties in a small claims case.
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Senator Cynthia Lummis, former Senator Pat Toomey, the Digital Chamber, and the Blockchain Association have filed briefs supporting Custodia Bank in its legal battle for a Federal Reserve master account.
Read at bankingdive.com ↗4 of 5 courts and legal events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What research was published in banking this week?
New research findings and studies published this week.
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Moody's released a report on August 14, 2026, warning that rising temperatures and water scarcity threaten global asset valuations, particularly in real estate.
Read at bisnow.com ↗What incidents and outages hit banking this week?
Incidents, outages and safety events reported this week.
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Four individuals were arrested in Brazil and three others charged in Europe following a €30 million bank fraud scheme targeting Commerzbank customers.
Read at bleepingcomputer.com ↗What partnerships were announced in banking this week?
Partnerships, integrations and joint projects announced this week.
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Bank Leumi, Israel's largest bank, plans to launch cryptocurrency trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana by early 2027.
Read at decrypt.co ↗What else happened in banking this week?
Developments from the week that fit none of the other sections.
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The Indian rupee has demonstrated greater stability compared to the Indonesian rupiah and the Philippine peso.
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