The companies faced mixed results and looming uncertainty as a result of tariffs
The deal received conditional regulatory approval, shaking up the card space and larger financial service industry
Latest data from the Federal Reserve shows leading institutions based on consolidated assets.
The large card program is in flux, with both its issuer and network partnerships up for grabs
As the deal gets close to being finalized, banks and payment players need to prepare for a new competitive landscape
The platform can help the card program better compete with traditional cards from large issuers
They may not break the deal, but it highlights the uncertainty left before the two cross the finish line
The president’s organization has accused Capital One of debanking based on ‘wokeness.’
The two are moving ahead with integration plans as they remain optimistic the deal will pass its final hurdles
Holiday spend, international transactions, and non-card payments boosted growth
Partnerships, non-card payments, and value-added services will help offset potential losses from the Capital One-Discover merger
Given the success of its long-standing Sam’s Club card, the issuer could be in the running to restart Walmart’s program
Delinquencies slightly improved for both issuers, but Discover’s card volume fell behind
Partnership negotiations will have to deal with the program’s list of hurdles
Discover’s more limited global acceptance could frustrate customers, but Capital One would have the time and resources to grow acceptance
Reeling from 2024’s challenges, financial institutions must embrace bold strategies in 2025 to future-proof their businesses in a landscape plagued by economic, competitive, and regulatory pressures.
We may have been a little too early with some of our predictions—rollouts for Paze and FedNow took longer than we expected
Delinquencies, co-brand movement, and the biggest mega-merger yet are just some of the things that will shape the new year.
The office of the Delaware State Bank Commissioner granted its approval, leaving just stakeholders and federal regulators to decide the deal’s fate.
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