.BANK and Valimail partner together to provide banks with the best protection against phishing and BEC attacks.
fTLD will auction the following Reserved Domain Name and the Process is available here: Country.BANK. Bids must be emailed to bid@fTLD.com any time prior to 5pm EDT on Friday, April 28, 2023.
fTLD will auction the following Reserved Domain Name and the Process is available here: International.BANK. Bids must be emailed to bid@fTLD.com any time prior to 5pm EDT on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
Whereas on April 20, 2022, fTLD announced the release of 41 previously reserved two-letter domains, the following five are no longer available per a registration restriction by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers: AU.BANK, EC.BANK, EP.BANK, EU.BANK and UN.BANK.
fTLD Announces Implementation of its new Registrant Domain Name Compliance Escalation and Suspension Policy
fTLD in consultation with its Advisory Council and Board has proposed a Registrant Domain Name Compliance Escalation and Suspension Policy for .BANK. The proposed Policy is now posted for Public Comment and you can read more here.
On Monday, May 2, 2022, at 11am EDT (check your local time here), fTLD will release the previously reserved two-letter domains listed below on a first-come-first-served basis, subject to an approved Verification Application to confirm eligibility. As these are premium domains, prospective applicants should check with an fTLD-Approved Registrar for pricing. No applications will be accepted before 11am EDT.
fTLD Modifies Acceptable Use / Anti-Abuse Policy and Implementation Guidelines to the .BANK Name Selection Policy
Protect your .BANK domain from potential hijacking with Registry Lock
Entering our second full year of the global pandemic has challenged all of us to different degrees. Not only has COVID had consequential impacts on the health and wellbeing of our friends and families, but it has also tested many of our best-laid plans and assumptions in the technology and cyber realms.
fTLD Modifies Implementation Guidelines to the Registrant Eligibility Policy
fTLD will auction the following Reserved Domain Name and the Process is available here: Home.BANK. Bids must be emailed to bid@fTLD.com any time prior to 5pm EDT on Monday, August 9, 2021.
fTLD will auction Fidelity.BANK and the Domain Name Auction Process is available here. Bids must be emailed to bid@fTLD.com any time prior to 5pm EDT on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.
fTLD modifies Implementation Guidelines to the Registrant Eligibility Policy
fTLD to release .BANK Reserved Common Community Names First Come, First Served on March 1, 2021
fTLD Makes Clarifications and Updates to the .BANK Security Requirements
fTLD Registry is now offering Registry Lock, a security service, through participating fTLD-Approved Registrars providing an even higher level of protection to .BANK domain names
fTLD will auction CITIZENSNATIONAL.BANK and the Domain Name Auction Process is available here. The auction will close at 5pm EDT on Wednesday, September 2, 2020.
fTLD selects new partner, Zabbix, to monitor security of .BANK and .INSURANCE domains.
fTLD will auction WYOMING.BANK and the Domain Name Auction Process is available here. The auction will close at 5pm EDT on Tuesday, July 21, 2020.
fTLD Releasing .BANK Reserved ‘Common Community’ Names
Updated fTLD Privacy Policy fTLD periodically reviews its Policies to ensure they reflect the ever-evolving environment in which we operate and serve the best interests of the global banking and insurance communities and their customers. To see the updated Privacy Policy, please visit: https://www.register.bank/privacy-policy/.
fTLD will auction the following Reserved Name and the Domain Name Auction Process is accessible here: CommunityState.BANK. The auction closes at 5pm EST on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
Andrew Kennedy, BITS-BPI Cybersecurity Advisor to fTLD, Comments: Don’t Get Hooked on Phishing
fTLD will auction the following Reserved Domain Names and the Auction Process is accessible here : California.BANK Kentucky.BANK Georgia.BANK Independent.BANK Kansas.BANK Missouri.BANK Nebraska.BANK Oklahoma.BANK Tennessee.BANK
fTLD Posts Proposed Amendments to Registrant Eligibility Policies for .BANK and .INSURANCE for Public Comment.
Today we launch our .BANK’ers interactive map to promote the hundreds of banks that have demonstrated innovative leadership in their move from the entrenched, open space of .com to the gated and more secure .BANK domain; protecting their bank, and customers, from breaches, identity theft and financial fraud.
Today we are making available two of our most requested resources to assist banks in their .BANK migrations.
Andrew Kennedy, BITS-BPI Cybersecurity Advisor to fTLD, Comments on Email-Borne Fraud and Abuse: To See or Not to See
fTLD approves modification to Security Requirement #4 for TLS/Encryption
fTLD will open exclusive association registration period for U.S. State Names (e.g., Texas.BANK, Iowa.BANK).
fTLD will auction the following Reserved Name and the Domain Name Auction Process is accessible here: Freedom.BANK
fTLD’s Board of Directors approves Advisory Council supported modifications to the Policy Development Process (PDP) Policy. The final version is available here. A redline of the PDP Policy is available here.
fTLD will auction the following Reserved Names and the Domain Name Auction Process is accessible here : Central.BANK Citizens.BANK, CitizensNational.BANK and CitizensState.BANK Community.BANK and CommunityFirst.BANK COOP.BANK Farmers.BANK FirstSecurity.BANK Hometown.BANK Security.BANK and SecurityState.BANK University.BANK
fTLD to auction select .BANK Common Community Names beginning today with the first set of names to close for bids on October 11, 2018.
Junior Payne, DNS Security Expert, Suggestions for a Successful DNS Migration without Disrupting DNSSEC
fTLD to auction off some of its Common Community Names on July 25, 2018.
fTLD approves modification to Security Requirement #6 for DNSSEC on MX Resource Records.
fTLD issues Request for Proposal (RFP) to allocate the Reserved Name PEOPLES. Please see more information here.
Updated fTLD Privacy Policy fTLD periodically reviews its Policies to ensure they reflect the ever-evolving environment in which we operate and serve the best interests of the global banking and insurance communities and their customers. fTLD’s Privacy Policy provides important information on the collection and use of personal data, as a result of your use […]
fTLD Registry Services’ (fTLD) domains, .BANK and .INSURANCE, will become the first non-Google Top-Level Domains (TLDs) to enforce HTTPS secure encryption via the HSTS preload list beginning January 18, 2018.
fTLD’s .BANK and .INSURANCE domains get security boost in web browsers with their addition to the preload list for HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS). This security policy will enforce secure connections between web browsers and all websites across .BANK and .INSURANCE.
fTLD has created new tools for .BANK registrants looking to migrate to their new domains. The Registrant Security Requirements and fTLD Operations Pledge, are available at: https://www.register.bank/security.
Adam Palmer, Financial Services Roundtable/BITS Cyber Security Advisor to fTLD, Comments on ICANN’s Plan to Conduct Root Zone KSK Rollover.
Andrew Kennedy, Financial Services Roundtable/BITS Cyber Security Advisor to fTLD, Comments on Strengthening Trust in Email Communications
fTLD announces the availability of a new resource and tool, Secure Your Browser, for .BANK registrants to inform customers and visitors to their websites about why and how to Secure Your Browser and they are accessible at https://www.register.bank/resources/.
A blueprint for marketing .BANK identity takes shape merging both security and branding features.
Three Hack Attacks that Banks are watching – and what they are doing about them.
fTLD issues Request for Proposal (RFP) to Allocate Reserved Name. Please see more information here.
Are community banks keeping up with the technology needs of their clients? A look at fintech adoption among community banks.
What is the value of cybersecurity to your small community bank? Frank Hall, Executive Vice President and COO of Summit Bank (www.summit.bank) sat down with fTLD to explain Summit Bank’s layered security approach saying, ”There is no greater reputational risk to a community bank these days than a major cyber attack.” Learn how Summit utilizes a .BANK domain, incorporates client-based tools and prioritizes security awareness.
fTLD shares updates and reminders about current programs and available materials in our Newsletter for .BANK registrants.
.BANK Influencer Series: Rob Nichols | President and CEO of American Bankers Association (ABA)
.BANK Influencer Series: Chris Lorence | Executive Vice President of Member Engagement and Strategy for ICBA
.BANK Influencer Series: Camden Fine | President and CEO of Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA)
fTLD continues to develop resources to assist .BANK registrants in activating their domain names. The newest resource is the Quick Start Guide and it’s accessible at https://www.register.bank/guide/.
.BANK Influencer Interview Series: Bailey Reutzel | Journalist, Writer, Fintech Specialist.
Andrew Kennedy, Financial Services Roundtable/BITS Cybersecurity Advisor to fTLD, Comments on Preventing DNS Hijacking through Multifactor Authentication.
fTLD is committed to periodically reviewing its Security Requirements to ensure they are responsive to changing needs in security and the banking and insurance communities. fTLD’s Board of Directors recently approved changes to the Security Requirements.
fTLD’s Operating Manager recently approved a revision to the use restriction applicable to Service Providers that removes the prohibition on using a .BANK domain name for marketing purposes. The use restriction specified in the Implementation Guidelines annexed to the Registrant Eligibility Policy for .BANK, accessible at https://www.register.bank/policies, has been updated to reflect this change.
fTLD has extended the Trademark Claims period for .BANK to June 22, 2018.
.BANK Influencer Interview Series: Chris Skinner | Top Fintech Influencer, Author, Speaker
fTLD has talked to bank executives from around the world and here’s what they’ve said about the business case for .BANK.
Andrew Kennedy, Financial Services Roundtable/BITS Cybersecurity Advisor to fTLD, Comments on Protecting Your Brand’s Email Channel
Need a Marketing Boost? Here’s How a .BANK Domain Can Help: For every organization – whether in banking or elsewhere – keeping a brand fresh is important to stay relevant with consumers. At fTLD, we talk to banks around the world about their most pressing needs. Marketing is often at the top of the list. […]
fTLD launches its LinkedIn .BANK showcase page! We are excited to build a vibrant network of banking, finance and technology professionals and we hope that you actively join the conversation.
fTLD Posts Guides to Leveraging an fTLD Domain to Assist Registrants in Planning and Activating their .BANK and .INSURANCE Domain Names.
fTLD issues updated Request for Proposal (RFP) to Allocate Reserved Names. Please see more information here.
Andrew Kennedy, Financial Services Roundtable/BITS Cybersecurity Advisor to fTLD, Comments on Security and Trust in .BANK and .INSURANCE Domain Names.
fTLD Posts Application for Third-Party Providers to Assist .BANK and .INSURANCE Registrants To assist .BANK and .INSURANCE registrants with options for third-party providers that can help them comply with any of fTLD Registry Services’ (fTLD) Security Requirements, fTLD invites qualified providers to submit an Application so they may be considered for inclusion on a list of […]
fTLD issues updated Request for Proposal (RFP) to Allocate Reserved Names. Please see more information here.
fTLD issues Request for Proposal (RFP) to Allocate Reserved Names. Please see more information here.
fTLD Posts Issues Report and Proposed Amendments to Registrant Eligibility Policies for .BANK and .INSURANCE fTLD, in consultation with its Advisory Council, and consistent with its Policy Development Process Policy, has proposed Amendments to the Registrant Eligibility Policies for .BANK and .INSURANCE to include a new class of registrant, eligible for automatic approval, for regulated/supervised […]
fTLD to make available single-character and certain two-letter names in .BANK and .INSURANCE Previously reserved names in .BANK and .INSURANCE will become available on first-come, first-served basis subject to fTLD’s Registrant Eligibility and Name Selection Policies. As these names are deemed premium they are subject to a higher initial and renewal registration fee. Please consult […]
.INSURANCE and .BANK Tell Consumer Safety Story And Share Lessons Learned One year after fTLD Registry Services debuted our first financial internet web extension, .BANK, we launched .INSURANCE – the place for members of the global insurance community to enhance and differentiate their online presence in the marketplace. We want to share with you in […]
One Year Later, 45% of U.S. Banks Own a New .BANK Domain Name It’s been one year since the .BANK internet web extension launched in May 2015, and the global number of registrations now stands at over 5,900. In this initial year, 45% of banks in the U.S. have registered domain names – according to fTLD’s latest infographic. […]
fTLD posts 2016 Security Requirements, FAQ about recent modifications and redline of changes from 2014.
fTLD extends timeline to May 31, 2016, for responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to Allocate Reserved Names. Please see more information here.
fTLD issues Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to Allocate Reserved Names. Please see more information here.
Domain Names Increasingly Becoming More Relevant, Not Less When it comes to attracting new customers, your business website is the one-stop shop for introducing potential buyers to your mission, your products and your team. But with all the competing chatter about the role of social media and mobile apps, it’s harder than ever to get […]
fTLD issues Request for Proposal (RFP) to Allocate Reserved Names. Please see more information here.
fTLD’s Board of Directors approves Advisory Council supported modifications to the following four Policies and/or their Implementation Guidelines: Acceptable Use / Anti-Abuse Policy – to permit fTLD to impose use restrictions on registrants Name Selection Policy – to incorporate fTLD’s Acceptable Use / Anti-Abuse Policy Registrant Eligibility Policy Implementation Guidelines – to clarify the implementation […]
.BANK Launches into General Availability – More than 700 applications during sunrise period
fTLD selects Architelos to monitor security, protect consumers in the .BANK and .INSURANCE domains.
fTLD announces .BANK Sunrise period to open on May 18, 2015 at 00:00:00 UTC (8pm EDT and check http://bit.ly/1zQphew for your local time). Please see the media fact sheet.
fTLD announces Heather Diaz joins as Director, Compliance and Policy.
fTLD issues Community Service Announcement regarding entities authorized to provide domain name registration services for .BANK.
fTLD Registry signs contract with ICANN to operate .INSURANCE. See news release and contract.
fTLD submits letter to ICANN re: Enhanced Consumer Protection Safeguards in .BANK and .INSURANCE.
fTLD submits letter to ICANN providing updated security requirements recommended by its community-based security requirements working group. These requirements supersede those developed in 2011 by the American Bankers Association and the Financial Services Roundtable that ICANN included by reference in its New gTLD Applicant Guidebook.
Financial services trade associations from around the world submit comments to ICANN’s New gTLD Program Committee regarding their response to Governmental Advisory Committee Advice on safeguards for financial gTLDs. See letters here and here.
fTLD Registry signs contract with ICANN to operate .bank. See news release and FAQ and contract.
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP letter to ICANN, on behalf of fTLD Registry Services, requesting ICANN respond to Weil’s letter on August 28, 2014, regarding Donuts invoking the Cooperative Engagement Process with ICANN for Auburn Park, LLC’s (a Donuts’ company) application for .insurance.
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Documentary Information Disclosure Policy request to ICANN, on behalf of fTLD Registry Services, for any communications or written agreement between Donuts and ICANN relating to extending the time for Donuts to file an Independent Review Process for its application for .insurance.
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP letter to ICANN, on behalf of fTLD Registry Services, responding to Donuts invoking the Cooperative Engagement Process with ICANN for Auburn Park, LLC’s (a Donuts’ company) application for .insurance.
fTLD Registry Services publishes Request for Proposals (RFP) for verification services. Proposals are due by May 28, 2014.
fTLD Registry Services is now the sole, remaining applicant for the .insurance gTLD after the Financial Services Roundtable (FSR) prevailed in its community objection to Dotfresh’s application for .insurance. The International Chamber of Commerce, ICANN’s selected dispute resolution service provider, found in favor of FSR and the decision is available here. As reported on January […]
fTLD Registry Services is now one of two remaining applicants for the .insurance gTLD after the Financial Services Roundtable (FSR) prevailed in its community objection to Auburn Park, LLC’s (a Donuts company) application for .insurance. The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), ICANN’s selected dispute resolution service provider, found in favor of FSR and the decision […]
fTLD Registry Services announces the formation of its Advisory Council.
fTLD Registry Services is the sole, remaining applicant for the .bank gTLD after the International Banking Federation (IBFed) prevailed in its community objection to Dotsecure’s application for .bank. The International Chamber of Commerce, ICANN’s selected dispute resolution service provider, found in favor of the IBFed and the decision is available here. With this news, fTLD […]
fTLD Registry Services has issued an Expressions of Interest and Rules and Operating Procedures for its to-be-established Advisory Council. The formation of the Advisory Council is consistent with fTLD’s community applications and its Affirmation of Commitments and is a mechanism by which fTLD will invite community participation and stakeholder engagement that will serve to inform […]
fTLD Registry Services’ Board of Directors approved this Affirmation of Commitments that sets out fTLD’s commitments to the respective financial service communities to operating any acquired gTLDs fairly, transparently, and in a non-discriminatory manner.