The CEOs of Sallie Mae and Discover Financial Services were largely dismissive this week of the threat posed by the two Democratic presidential candidates, though their optimism seemed to be rooted in an assumption that the more sweeping proposals will never become law.

Many Americans are behind in their retirement planning but less than 20% of credit unions provide wealth-management services.

Falling stock prices and concerns about the health of the economy are depressing deal activity.

Community Financial Credit Union is partnering with the hosts of "Bargain Block" to renovate low-cost homes and help prospective buyers qualify for their first mortgage.

Non-depositories now dominate home lending, but many of these firms were untested until they had to grapple with the current rising rate environment. How they fare could significantly impact the rest of the mortgage market and, more specifically, the Government National Mortgage Association.

The Federal Home Loan Banks system's primary affordable housing program has not had an in-depth review in more than 12 years, according to a new inspector general report.

The populist strain that has long animated the left wing of the Democratic party seems to have migrated to the Republican center, benefiting President-elect Donald Trump in this year's election. We're about to find out whether right-wing populism is as earnest as its left-wing predecessor.

Cross-border person-to-person payments are vital to the survival of millions of vulnerable people. Right now, fees eat away at their money, and slow processing times create unnecessary stress. The financial services industry and partners in government can fix this problem.

If the Trump administration is really planning to trim back regulations on banking and financial services firms, the industry needs to get out in front of the process by identifying necessary reforms.