For the managers of the Thornburg International Value Fund, troubles across the Atlantic are just weak spots in what is, overall, a solid market for overseas investments.

Credit Agricole, France's second-largest bank, has joined the list of European banking companies looking to make investment banking inroads on Wall Street.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest employment report showed a continued downtrend for jobs in the "insurance carriers and related activities" industry, which lost 5,700 from August to September.

Readers react to a drive for more public banks, weigh in the launch of an online-only bank, chime in on what millennials need and more.

One purpose of the Senate bill was for small banks to rein in skyrocketing costs, but some bankers question whether the changes will save them money, and adapting to the reforms may even increase spending.

Lenda, launched in 2014, currently makes mortgages start to finish in two weeks. But it's aiming to make it a process that can be finished on a borrower's lunch break.

Lost in the debate about whether to make fintechs comply with the Community Reinvestment Act is that many of them already partner with banks to make loans in low-income neighborhoods.

APIs and the cloud can help financial institutions reach consumers who have become accustomed to digital, says Episode Six's John Mitchell.

The retailer combines WeChat, digital checkout and coupons to reach a wider market, says Azoya's Franklin Chu.