Financial Stability Benchmarks 2025 – executive summary

Financial Stability Benchmarks 2025 – An Executive Summary In an era marked by economic uncertainty and escalating international trade tensions, central banks worldwide are grappling with an assortment of tariff risks and financial stability threats. A recent report, Financial Stability Benchmarks 2025, sheds light on this crucial issue, offering an in-depth analysis of the challenges […]
BofA treating gov’t. shutdown like natural disaster: CEO

Bank of America Supports Customers Affected by Government Shutdown The second-largest U.S. bank, Bank of America, has been stepping up to support its federal employee customers affected by the government shutdown, according to CEO Brian Moynihan. In a recent question-and-answer session at the American Bankers Association’s annual convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, Moynihan shared how […]
Disunity in major mutual merger

The G&C Mutual Bank and Unity Bank Merger: A Rocky Start The merger of Sydney-based mutuals, G&C Mutual Bank and Unity Bank, has hit a rough patch. The partnership, which began in March and officially adopted the Unity Bank name in July, has not seen the expected growth in the mortgage book and household deposits, […]
Customer Service – Bank | Dallas, TX, USA

Join the Schwab Team: Client Banking Services Professional Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact on your career? Do you enjoy innovative thinking and creative problem-solving? Charles Schwab Bank is looking for a Client Banking Services Professional, and it could be you! As a professional in this role, you will be at […]
Customer Service – Bank | Brownsburg, IN, USA

Are you ready to make an impact in the financial sector? If so, your opportunity awaits at Schwab. Starting from January 5, 2026, Schwab is looking for a Client Banking Services Professional who is ready to challenge the status quo and transform the finance industry. This is a regular position type where you will be […]
Convert prospects: Build trust, ditch the elevator pitch

Not too long ago I was drilling my students — I teach financial planning and practice management as a visiting lecturer at Texas A&M University — on the art of delivering the 30-second elevator pitch to prospective clients. We covered hooks, transitions, posture, poise, and timing; we practiced one-liners and value propositions. Then a student […]
A bank told me my role was being restructured, then moved my junior into it
The Harsh Reality of Banking Careers Aspiring young professionals entering the world of banking today often have high hopes of a meritocratic environment where hard work and performance are rewarded. However, the truth is far from this idealistic perception. Banking is a realm where cutthroat politics reign supreme, and personal agendas often dictate professional outcomes. […]
Lagarde says US-EU deal lowered uncertainty ‘considerably’

The European Central Bank President Expresses Relief Over US-EU Trade Deal In the world of global trade and economics, a sigh of relief has been heard from a prominent figure. Christine Lagarde, the President of the European Central Bank, has expressed her relief and satisfaction over the renegotiation of the trade partnership between the United […]
Customer Service – Bank | Fort Worth, TX, USA

Join the Schwab Team as a Client Banking Services Professional If you are looking for an opportunity to impact your career positively, Charles Schwab is the place to be. At Schwab, inventive ideas meet ingenious problem-solving techniques. We are constantly challenging the status quo, revolutionizing the finance industry. This is your chance to join us […]
VP, Assistant Branch Manager – Red Bank, NJ

Take Your Career to the Next Level with Schwab At Schwab, we believe in empowering our employees to make an impact in their careers. We promote an environment where innovation meets problem-solving, fostering a culture that challenges the status quo and transforms the finance industry. We are not just about the business; we are about […]