Netflix's spending overshadowed its Q4 results; it beat expectations, but investor focus has shifted to the execution and regulatory risk of the Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.

Two US payment systems—FedNow and the RTP network—are driving real-time payments growth. New features, industry innovation, and emerging use cases will help them overcome implementation hurdles.

Senators’ questioning highlighted the dangers of a lack of accountability on Wall Street. That could pave the way for new regulations.

Unrealized losses in banks’ bond portfolios and fears of more banking turmoil give shadow banks a chance to make a risky buck.

Sharing results from its examination of SVB’s collapse, the Fed admits it should have done more.

The CFPB head suggested automatic triggers when banks’ actions become too risky, along with other mitigation tools. Not everyone’s likely to agree.

It’s calling on bank officials to enforce tighter regulations that can be enacted under existing laws. But the actions don’t solve all the issues.

Fear perpetuated by social media led customers to withdraw uninsured deposits in droves. But the bank will be saved with aid from the largest banks in the US.