Financial institutions news from around the web: July 7 – 11, 2025

Written on Jul 11, 2025

Despite increased regulatory scrutiny of banking-as-a-service, over half of the surveyed community bank respondents are considering implementing BaaS or embedded banking solutions. 

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released a list of Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) performance evaluations that became public during the period of June 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025. 

Payment hubs are emerging as the linchpin for financial institutions striving for efficiency, security and superior customer experiences as money travels across the globe. ‘ 

Global banks including top U.S. lenders are expected to report a 10% gain in markets revenue as traders cashed in on shifting U.S. tariff policies, according to estimates from an analysis firm.