As fintech firms rush to take advantage of a new regulatory attitude toward bank charter applications, their leaders are about to step into a very new compliance environment. They need to understand what they're getting themselves into.

The supposedly noble heritage of the National Bank Act and the federal preemption power that goes along with it has never stood up to serious scrutiny.

Credit unions have a long history of serving diverse members. In a climate where programs designed to promote diversity, equity and inclusion are under constant attack, they should double-down on that commitment.

The big moves hit the Swiss firm as it continues to lose advisors on a net basis — though now it's reportedly sweetening its recruiting offers.

As funding questions persist for Social Security and Medicare Part A, speakers at the recent AICPA conference discussed how advisors can guide clients through complex benefit rules and options.

There's value in having money in one place, but some 401(k) rules make rollovers more trouble than they're worth.

Guidance documents from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network heightening bank scrutiny of individual tax identification numbers in mortgage applications could discourage banks from issuing those kinds of loans.

Rithm and UWM Holdings are the favorite names among publicly traded lenders, while BTIG adds coverage of Better Home & Finance at a buy rating.

Originators slightly loosened credit for conventional and jumbo products in May but they've held steady after larger growth to begin the year.