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  • Published on Aug 7, 2026

    Federal Reserve Approves Acquisition Creating 19th-Largest U.S. Bank

    The Federal Reserve Board approved a Spanish banking organization’s acquisition of a Connecticut financial holding company and its national bank subsidiary on August 4, 2026, under Sections 3 and 4 of the Bank Holding Company Act. The transaction will …

    Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 7, 2026

    Notes from the Square: Spanberger plans to intervene with SCC over Dominion-NextEra merger

    Welcome to Notes from the Square, a roundup of state politics and policy news. Each week, we bring you updates on the movers and shakers in Virginia politics as well as the legislation and initiatives they’re supporting or opposing — with a Southwest and …

    Source: Cardinal News - Virginia - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 3, 2026

    Petrol prices strain US households as oil giants Chevron, Exxon profits soar

    United States President Donald Trump has lambasted the nation’s biggest oil and gas giants as Houston, Texas-based Chevron reported record earnings while consumers struggle with soaring petrol prices. “I don’t like it,” Trump told reporters on Monday in …

    Source: Al Jazeera - Pro-Government
  • Published on Aug 4, 2026

    Fed gives final approval needed for Santander-Webster merger

    Key insight: The Fed's approval for the proposed $12.3 billion merger followed green lights by the European Central Bank and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. What's at stake: The acquisition will give Santander what its group …

    Source: American Banker - New York - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 5, 2026

    Fed approves Santander-Webster deal

    Dive Brief: The Federal Reserve on Tuesday approved Banco Santander’s acquisition of Stamford, Connecticut-based Webster Financial, the holding company of Webster Bank.  The central bank’s approval – 129 days after it received the application – was the …

    Source: Banking Dive - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 21, 2026

    Judge Pauses Paramount-Warner Merger; RI Sits Out Suit

    A federal judge has temporarily paused Paramount Skydance's $110 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery amid a 12-state antitrust lawsuit — but Rhode Island's attorney general isn't among the plaintiffs and hasn't said why. A federal judge …

    Source: Uprise RI - Rhode Island - Left-wing
  • Published on Jul 22, 2026

    Webster Bank parent posts $257M Q2 profit as Santander deal moves forward

    STAMFORD, Conn. – Webster Financial Corp., the parent company of Webster Bank, reported second-quarter profit of $256.8 million after markets closed Tuesday, a slight decrease from $258.8 million a year ago. The parent company of the Connecticut-based bank …

    Source: Providence Business News - Rhode Island - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 2, 2026

    OppFi's Bank Bid Could Gut RI's New 36% Interest Rate Cap

    A 123-group coalition and 20 state attorneys general, including Rhode Island's Peter Neronha, are urging federal regulators to reject OppFi's bid to become a national bank — a move that could let the lender keep charging 160% APR here after Rhode …

    Source: Uprise RI - Rhode Island - Left-wing
  • Published on Aug 4, 2026

    Partridge Snow & Hahn launches AI task force

    PROVIDENCE – Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP has launched an artificial intelligence task force to help businesses address legal, regulatory and operational issues tied to the growing use of AI technologies, the Providence-based law firm announced July 30 …

    Source: Providence Business News - Rhode Island - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 31, 2026

    East Meadow Beth-El welcomes new spiritual leader, Rabbi Samuel Gelman

    The East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center, which has been a vibrant hub in the heart of the community, welcomed Rabbi Samuel Gelman as its new spiritual leader on July 1, hoping to build on the synagogue’s momentum and helping guide it into the future. The …

    Source: Bellmore Herald - New York - Pending
  • Published on Jul 27, 2026

    When You Can't Sue, Companies Stop Playing Fair

    Forced arbitration and class-action waivers have quietly stripped consumers of the ability to sue big companies. A 2023 Rhode Island federal ruling shows both the limits of state protection — and what's left when private lawsuits disappear. There is a …

    Source: Uprise RI - Rhode Island - Left-wing
  • Published on Jul 22, 2026

    Santander still confident Webster deal will close this year

    Key insight: The CEO of Spanish banking giant Banco Santander downplayed concerns that politics could get in the way of its pending acquisition of U.S.-based Webster Financial. What's at stake: The $12.3 billion deal is the largest bank M&A …

    Source: American Banker - New York - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 22, 2026

    McGuireWoods Quarterly Securities & Capital Markets Update - July 2026

    Welcome to the McGuireWoods Quarterly Securities & Capital Markets Update, a review of important securities law developments from the previous quarter that alerts readers to significant considerations for the upcoming reporting period. This edition …

    Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 22, 2026

    GBH News’ In Common: A New Program for the Commonwealth

    While Bostonians may think of the city as the Hub of Massachusetts, what happens throughout the state matters to people all across the Commonwealth. From Alpha-gal syndrome on the Vineyard to data centers in Holyoke and policies being shaped on Beacon Hill …

    Source: WGBH - Massachusetts - Pending
  • Published on Jul 21, 2026

    Attorney General Ford Calls on Federal Regulators to Deny Banking Charters for High-Risk or Predatory Financial ...

    Carson City, NV — Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford sent a letter to federal banking regulators raising concerns about granting national banking charters to financial technology companies, often referred to as fintechs, without necessary …

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  • Published on Jul 21, 2026

    ☀️ A good day to watch a masterpiece

    Your Tuesday at a glance: Weather: High of 94, partly cloudy. Video: Rant or Rave to us at Nightfall ICYMI: Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least two weeks, granting states' request The grid iron: Prep football season getting …

    Source: Chattanooga Times Free Press - Tennessee - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 23, 2026

    Mapfre to Acquire Safety Insurance for $1.54 Billion in Cash Deal

    Safety Insurance Group Inc,, a property/casualty insurer in Massachusetts and New England, has agreed to be acquired by Span’s Mapfre S.A. in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.54 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, a subsidiary …

    Source: Insurance Journal - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 20, 2026

    Attorney General Raoul Calls On Federal Regulators To Deny Banking Charters For High-Risk Or Predatory Financial ...

    CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 20 state attorneys general in sending a letter to federal banking regulators raising concerns about granting national banking charters to financial technology companies, often referred to as …

    Source: RiverBender - Pending
  • Published on Jul 20, 2026

    Nessel calls on federal regulators to deny banking charters for high-risk or predatory financial technology companies - ...

    Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in sending a letter to federal banking regulators raising concerns about granting national banking charters to financial technology companies, often referred to as fintechs, …

    Source: Oakland County Legal News - Michigan - Pending

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