Month: July 2026

CLEVELAND, July 9, 2026 /3BL/ – KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) today announced that Check Control for Business is fully available to KeyBank Business Online® clients. This service, which is unique to KeyBank as to the size of business it supports paired with its minimal cost, can help small business owners address the growing risk of check fraud with the ability to monitor check activity, quickly spot suspicious check transactions, and mark checks for return.

As fraud practices continue to evolve, small business owners are faced with increasing challenges in protecting their operations. According to the Federal Reserve’s Business Payments Study, 83% of small firms use paper checks for business payments, and more than $1 billion is recovered each year in counterfeit checks and money orders. Check Control for Business helps combat this by alerting clients to check activity so they can review and act if necessary. 

“Check fraud continues to be a growing challenge for businesses as tactics evolve, and we know it’s top of the mind for many of our clients, especially small businesses, which are the backbone of our economy,” said Victor Alexander, Head of Key’s Consumer Bank. “At Key, we are committed to delivering for our clients by helping them stay ahead of emerging threats and protect what they’ve worked so hard to build. Check Control for Business is another way we’re empowering our clients with practical, effective tools to help prevent fraud and operate with confidence.”

Check Control for Business is a proactive alert system designed to help business owners monitor check activity from their online or mobile app.  In addition to being a fraud mitigation solution, Check Control for Business is also a convenient check reconciliation tool that helps businesses keep track of checks moving through their account.

Check Control for Business empowers small business clients to:

• View checks daily from a PC or mobile device
• Confirm check amounts, numbers, and payees
• Return suspicious or duplicate checks in just a few clicks 
• Stay in control with customized alerts and notification timing

Clients can self-enroll within digital banking with a few simple steps that can be completed in under one minute. Enrolled users receive alerts when checks are ready for review, allowing clients to detect and address potential check fraud before it impacts their business, stopping fraud before it’s too late. This can save a business from potentially thousands of dollars in losses and the cascade of problems that follow, like bounced vendor payments and disrupted cash flow.

Check Control for Business is available to eligible KeyBank Business Online clients^[i] (generally, small business clients with $10 million or less in revenue) at a cost of $5 per enrolled account per month. With the addition of this service, KeyBank continues to invest in digital capabilities that empower small businesses to operate more securely and efficiently in an increasingly complex financial environment.

“Check Control for Business is an exciting addition to our suite of digital capabilities and reflects our commitment to helping businesses of all sizes fight fraud, from emerging small businesses to large enterprises,” said Emily Gessner, Head of Commercial Digital for KeyBank. “Providing clients with simple, effective tools to help safeguard their businesses is critical to allowing them to focus on growth.” 

ABOUT KEYCORP
KeyCorp’s roots trace back more than 200 years to Albany, New York. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation’s largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $189 billion at March 31, 2026. 

Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 950 branches and approximately 1,100 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets® trade name. For more information, visit https://www.key.com/. KeyBank Member FDIC. 

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^[i] Check Control for Business is available only to eligible business checking (DDA) subproduct accounts on the Key Business Banking Platform. Accounts enrolled in KeyNavigator® check fraud services (including Positive Pay) are not eligible to enroll.

A new Forbes Business Council article from DP World’s Brittany Caskey, Chief Commercial Officer for the Americas, highlights an emerging reality for supply chain leaders: technology alone isn’t enough to build resilient, high-performing operations. As organizations accelerate investments in AI, automation, and digital tools, workforce strategy is becoming a key differentiator.

The shift reflects a broader industry trend. While companies continue investing heavily in supply chain innovation, many still struggle to translate those investments into measurable operational improvements. Increasingly, success depends not only on deploying new technologies, but on ensuring employees have the skills, training, and decision-making capabilities to use them effectively.

Closing the Gap Between Technology and Execution

As outlined in the article, the next phase of supply chain performance will be defined less by who invests the most in technology and more by who can execute most effectively with the systems already in place. That requires organizations to treat workforce enablement as a strategic investment alongside digital transformation.

Rather than viewing workforce strategy as solely an HR function, leading organizations are aligning roles, workflows, and skills with increasingly data-driven operations – helping teams adapt more quickly to change while improving day-to-day execution.

Why It Matters for Business Leaders

For supply chain leaders, the implications extend well beyond employee development. Workforce capability increasingly influences:

• Speed of technology adoption
• Service reliability and operational resilience
• Customer experience during disruptions
• Long-term return on digital investments

As AI and automation continue reshaping logistics, people remain essential for interpreting data, managing exceptions, and delivering the consistency customers expect.

Read the Full Perspective

As supply chains become more complex and technology adoption accelerates, workforce strategy is emerging as a critical driver of operational performance and competitive advantage.

For a deeper look at how organizations can better align people, technology, and execution, read Brittany Caskey’s latest Forbes Business Council article, “How Workforce Strategy Is Shaping Supply Chain Reliability.”

At the Tandem Global Conference—where professionals from around the world gather to advance corporate action for nature—Chemours’ Fayetteville Works and Chambers Works were recognized for their ongoing environmental stewardship and biodiversity efforts.

Earlier in the year, both sites achieved recertification under the WHC Conservation Certification®. Powered by Tandem Global, the WHC Conservation Certification® is the only voluntary sustainability standard designed specifically for biodiversity enhancement and conservation education on corporate lands. Certification is awarded through an independent, third-party evaluation of on-site programs.

In addition to the Chemours’ sites being recognized for continued progress in maintaining and advancing certified conservation programs, Chemours’ Fayetteville Works was nominated for both the Avian Corporate Conservation Award and the Pollinator Corporate Conservation Award, highlighting the site’s strong focus on protecting wildlife habitats and supporting ecological balance.

Advancing Nature Through Everyday Operations

Across both sites, conservation efforts are embedded into how work gets done—from restoring habitats and supporting native species to engaging employees and local communities in environmental education. These programs reflect a broader commitment to responsible environmental management and to advancing Chemours’ Corporate Responsibility Commitment (CRC) goals.

By participating in globally recognized programs like WHC Conservation Certification®, Chemours sites are contributing to a growing network of corporate lands dedicated to biodiversity and conservation education—demonstrating how industry can play a meaningful role in supporting ecosystems while delivering business value.