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The Exchange Newsletter - February 2026

This month's must-knows on bank charter momentum, ISO 20022 friction, and modern correspondent banking strategy As we...
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Community Banking News Update: Bank-Fintech Acquisitions, Credit Union Tax, SBA Eligibility Changes - February 2026

Key regulatory, policy, and market shifts community banks and credit unions should be watching These are extraordinary...
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Wire Transfer Automation: A Modern Solution to a 150-year-old System in Need of an Upgrade

Common international wire failure points and how international payment automation can reduce errors to under 1% In...
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Correspondent Bank vs. Intermediary Bank vs. Beneficiary Bank: What’s the Difference?

Understanding the roles of correspondent, intermediary, and beneficiary banks, and international wire transfer...
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Ask the Lawyer: Tokenized Deposits vs. Stablecoins

What community banks and credit unions need to know about tokenized deposits vs stablecoins and how they work in a...
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Community Banking News Update: Bank Charter Race, Regulatory Relief, M&A Rebound - January 2026

The new year kicks off with new players, new charter access debates, and shifting banking rules. As 2026 gets underway,...
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Top Community Banking Insights of the Year: Stablecoins, Correspondent Banking, AML Program

The insights community banks turned to most in a year of rapid change, from tokenized desposits to international...
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The Year in Cross-Border Payments and Correspondent Banking

International wire automation, stablecoins, wallets, and AI reshape global money movement What a pivotal year in...
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Community Banking News Update: Penny Shortage, Bank Oversight Changes, Tokenized Deposits - December 2025

New rules, no pennies, and next-generation rails: this month’s biggest banking news As the year winds down, the...
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The Transformers: Rusiru Gunasena on Real-Time Payments and the Future of Faster Banking

The SVP, Head of Business Development for Service Providers at The Clearing House talks instant payments, bourbon, and...
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Community Banking News Update: Capital Relief, Digital Bank Approval, Net Interest Margins - November 2025

The biggest regulatory, economic, and technology shifts shaping community banking this month This month’s banking news...
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Global Correspondent Banking Monitor: SWIFT Blockchain Ledger, Retail Cross-Border Payments, ISO 20022 Monetization - November 2025

SWIFT’s blockchain ledger, stablecoins, CBDCs, international payment automation, and other changes shaping...

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POPULAR STORIES

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The Year in Cross Border Payments and Correspondent Banking: Key Takeaways

Powerful forces are shaking the foundation of correspondent banking. While global opportunities for cross-border...
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Non-Interest Income: Maximizing Bank Profitability Through International Payments

Leveraging international payments and FX marketplaces to drive non-interest income Key takeaways: Diversify Income:...
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Community Banking News Update- October 2025

Key industry developments impacting community financial institutions this month This month’s banking news carries...
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Are Stablecoins Really Stable? Not So Fast: Wires Are Still the Safest Bet

Despite the hype, stablecoins still lack the safeguards, oversight, and real-world utility of wire transfers. There’s...

RISK MANAGEMENT

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Community Banking News Update: Bank Charter Race, Regulatory Relief, M&A Rebound - January 2026

The new year kicks off with new players, new charter access debates, and shifting banking rules. As 2026 gets underway,...
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Community Banking News Update: Capital Relief, Digital Bank Approval, Net Interest Margins - November 2025

The biggest regulatory, economic, and technology shifts shaping community banking this month This month’s banking news...