Browsing: Banks

The ABA’s assessment of the Biden administration’s fair lending enforcement efforts makes questionable claims about a practice that remains a major problem in some U.S. communities,…

Key insight: The Trump administration’s directive to target antifa-aligned groups sits uncomfortably alongside its push to prevent politicized bank account closures.Supporting Data: Executive order on antifa…

Key insight: Banks are finding new business cases for stablecoins.What’s at stake: Stablecoins could redefine cross-border settlement and other payment forms. Forward look: Regulatory clarity from…

Key insight: The trade association letter urges the White House to reverse cuts to the congressionally mandated program.Supporting data: The Office of Management and Budget has…

Key insight: The deal would give Bloomington, Illinois-based HBT Financial a bigger share in Midwestern markets where it already operates.What’s at stake: The proposed merger is…

Key insight: Regional bank CEOs on Friday sought to ease the concerns of investors who’ve grown jittery about banks’ credit quality after the disclosure of certain…

Michelle Bowman, vice chair for supervision at the US Federal Reserve, during the Federal Reserve Board Community Bank Conference in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Oct.…

Key insight: Fintechs are threatening bank share of B2B commercial cards. What’s at stake: A market that totals more than $4 trillion. Forward look: Travel and fleet cards…

Former Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chair Sheila Bair argues that community banking in the U.S. is being slowly strangled by regulations that place heavier burdens on…

Key insight: Gen Z’s deposit shifts and nontraditional payments undermine traditional credit pathways.What’s at stake: Banks risk lost deposits and future lending revenue if they ignore…