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Following in the footsteps of Chase, Wells Fargo and others, Fidelity is launching an application programming interface to let third-party apps access customer data — as long as the customers grant permission.

There are sobering conclusions to be drawn from a new report by the National Credit Union Foundation, funded by CUNA Mutual Group.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has taken a hands-off approach to servicers during the pandemic. But with forbearance plans set to expire and President-elect Biden likely to appoint new CFPB leadership, companies lacking aggressive plans to help borrowers could face tougher enforcement.

Some lenders are poring over commercial portfolios more frequently than normal — perhaps as often as once a month — to uncover problems hidden by payment deferrals and government stimulus before it's too late.

On the same day that Mr. Cooper announced a settlement with state and federal authorities over its servicing practices, the Dallas company, U.S. Bank and PNC reached separate agreements with DOJ regarding bankrupt borrowers.

Judicial review of bad rulemaking is a right that all regulated industries enjoy. But some industries avail themselves more than others, and the ones that rely on it the most tend to get worse policies. Banks should take notice.

Credit card late fees are annoying, but that's why they work as a disincentive to prevent late payments. By making them much smaller, the CFPB will actually be working against the interests of low-income consumers.

Increased federalization of the U.S. banking industry would be a disservice to consumers and the economy. The court must act to protect the vibrancy of the dual-banking system.