LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate BankingDive as least biased based on minimal editorializing of information. We also rate them high for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (1.5)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded by Sean Griffey, Eli Dickinson, and Ryan Willumson, BankingDive is an online news platform that focuses on the banking industry and is operated by Industry Dive, based in Washington, DC. According to its about page, “Banking Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the news and trends shaping banking. The newsletter and website cover topics such as commercial banking, retail banking, credit unions, and more.”
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Funded by / Ownership
Industry Dive, now a subsidiary of Informa Tech—a London-based British group specializing in publishing, business intelligence, and exhibitions—was acquired by Informa PLC and operates BankingDive along with other verticals like FoodDive, BankingDive, BioPharmaDive, CFODive, and CybersecurityDive. BankingDive generates revenue from ads and sponsored content.
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Analysis/Bias
BankingDive publishes news and information related to the banking industry. Articles and headlines are minimally biased in word choices, such as this First Citizens unveils updated $6.5B community benefits plan. This story, like all others reviewed, is properly sourced from credible media and information outlets.
Editorially, they do not produce op-eds; however, they do report on political issues related to the industry, like this Biden’s OCC pick Omarova withdraws nomination. In reviewing dozens, most articles are pro-business in nature. In general, all content is factual and low-biased.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate BankingDive as least biased based on minimal editorializing of information. We also rate them high for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 11/16/2023) Updated (09/20/2025)
Source: https://www.bankingdive.com/
Last Updated on September 20, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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