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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 Bank of Japan raised its target interest rate from 1% to 1.25% on September 18, 2026, marking the highest level since 1995.
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The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25% on September 18, 2026.
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The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate by 25 basis points on September 18, 2026.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗05
The Federal Reserve unanimously voted to increase interest rates to a range of 3.75%-4% from 3.5%-3.75%.
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On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the Federal Reserve, led by Chair Kevin Warsh, unanimously voted to raise interest rates for the first time in three years to combat inflation exceeding the 2% target.
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The Federal Reserve, led by Chair Kevin Warsh, raised the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a new target range of 3.75% to 4% on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Read at foxbusiness.com ↗08
The Federal Reserve, led by Chairman Kevin Warsh, voted 12-0 to raise benchmark interest rates by 25 basis points to a range of 3.75 to 4 percent.
Read at commercialobserver.com ↗8 of 58 regulation and policy events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
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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Truist Financial has entered into an agreement to sell $5.5 billion worth of auto loans.
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NVIDIA has acquired Hugging Face for $12.93 billion.
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Carr Properties secured a $92 million construction loan from PNC Bank and United Bank to develop a 299-unit multifamily complex in Washington, D.C. The project, located at 2121 Virginia Avenue, includes a 20-year tax abatement and is scheduled to begin construction in September 2026, with initial units expected to be available in 2028.
Read at commercialobserver.com ↗What products launched in banking this week?
Notable product launches, releases and platform updates from the week.
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JPMorgan and Citi are currently utilizing blockchain platforms like Kinexys to process trillions in institutional payments, though these services remain restricted to permissioned networks.
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Apple Pay is set to launch in India next month, initially available to Axis Bank credit card users.
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Citi and Mastercard have launched the 'Smart Subscriptions' solution in the UAE.
Read at finextra.com ↗15
Monzo has launched a new metal credit card in the United Kingdom on September 16, 2026.
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Lithuanian fintech company ConnectPay has spun off its proprietary AWS-native core banking platform, Serdis, into an independent commercial product.
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Financial services company Mukuru has launched a Visa-branded Companion Card in Botswana, allowing users to spend funds directly from their Mukuru Wallet without needing a traditional bank account.
Read at techcabal.com ↗18
Deutsche Bank plans to launch a digital asset custody service for European institutional and corporate clients by the end of 2026.
Read at coindesk.com ↗19
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched the 'Demat 2.0' pilot program to issue and settle corporate bonds as digital tokens on a permissioned ledger.
Read at decrypt.co ↗8 of 19 product launches events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What financial results were reported in banking this week?
Earnings, guidance and other financial results reported this week.
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The four largest Greek banks are set to rejoin Europe's top benchmark index on Monday, September 21, 2026.
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Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky announced that the fintech company is considering a dual stock market listing in New York and London.
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Revolut cofounder and CEO Nik Storonsky stated that the company is considering a dual stock market listing in London and New York.
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Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan reported in a September 17, 2026, research note that major U.S. carriers Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile are offering trade-in credits of up to $1,200 for the iPhone 18 Pro Max.
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The 10-year US Treasury yield exceeded 5% on Monday, September 14, 2026, marking its highest level since 2023.
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The US 10-year Treasury yield reached 5% on September 14, 2026, marking its highest level since 2023.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗26
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield reached 5% on September 14, 2026, marking its highest level in years.
Read at nytimes.com ↗27
J.P. Morgan Chase is approaching a $1 trillion market capitalization, having reached approximately $970 billion in mid-August 2026.
Read at thestreet.com ↗8 of 21 financial results events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What court rulings and legal actions hit banking this week?
Court rulings, filings and legal actions reported this week.
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On September 18, 2026, the Federal Reserve Board issued consent prohibition orders against three former bank employees.
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Santander won an appeals court victory on September 15, 2026, in the United Kingdom, overturning a 2025 High Court judgment that previously ordered the bank to pay £677 million to AXA.
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On September 15, 2026, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Supreme Court justices Alexandre de Moraes and André Mendonça engaged in a heated public dispute during a court session.
Read at courthousenews.com ↗What research was published in banking this week?
New research findings and studies published this week.
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The European Central Bank (ECB) reported that its wage tracker indicates negotiated wage growth of 2.7% for the first half of 2027.
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New historical research by Dr. Michael Bennett of the University of Sheffield reveals that the Bank of England and the broader British financial system were deeply integrated with the transatlantic slave trade.
Read at theguardian.com ↗What incidents and outages hit banking this week?
Incidents, outages and safety events reported this week.
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Hackers identifying themselves as 'iamnotavillain' are demanding a $3 million ransom in Monero from the fintech company Revolut.
Read at coindesk.com ↗34
Revolut is facing scrutiny over its security controls after fraudsters successfully tricked the fintech company into disclosing sensitive customer data.
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Brazil's Supreme Court is facing a major crisis as judges Alexandre de Moraes and André Mendonça engaged in a public, heated confrontation during a livestreamed hearing on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
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Revolut confirmed a data breach involving sensitive customer information, including passport details.
Read at finextra.com ↗37
Revolut Ltd. reported that no group has made direct contact or ransom demands nearly a week after a data breach involving an unauthorized third party.
Read at insurancejournal.com ↗38
On September 12, 2026, the London-based fintech company Revolut confirmed a data breach caused by an attacker impersonating a government agency.
Read at helpnetsecurity.com ↗What partnerships were announced in banking this week?
Partnerships, integrations and joint projects announced this week.
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Apple is planning to launch its Apple Pay service in India in October 2026.
Read at techmeme.com ↗40
Saffron Building Society has partnered with FintechOS to implement an AI-powered, end-to-end mortgage origination platform.
Read at finextra.com ↗41
Partior and LSEG Digital Settlement House (DiSH) announced a strategic collaboration on September 17, 2026.
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The United Kingdom is actively exploring the possibility of joining the Canada-led Defence Strategic Readiness Bank (DSRB).
Read at ft.com ↗43
Allfunds and HSBC have entered a strategic partnership to provide same-day (T+0) settlement for money market funds in Hong Kong.
Read at finextra.com ↗44
Nasdaq Verafin and Stablecore announced a partnership on September 15, 2026.
Read at finextra.com ↗45
Finastra and Komgo announced a partnership on September 14, 2026, to integrate their digital trade finance platforms.
Read at finextra.com ↗7 of 9 partnerships events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.