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Affirm is considering a subscription service in a bid to create more recurring revenue beyond interest collected from its buy now/pay later plans.

The bank has committed to hit a base wage of $25 an hour by 2025; officials also said it would lease space in a giant new office tower in Dallas, its second-largest hub.

Eighteen banks announced agreements to sell themselves last month. It was the most active month for bank deals since July 2022.

The messaging organization, which faces growing competition from newer tech firms, is working with the card network and payments company to ensure that its own offerings stay relevant.

Educational institutions ought to have some skin in the game when it comes to the student loan market.

BMO Financial Group is the fourth bank to partner with the fintech to enable employers to offer early access to the wages they pay.

The banking industry, which has a long history of sponsoring sporting events, is pouring more money into the live-music industry, according to a new report. Music-related events and properties make up 39% of the sector's sponsorship portfolio, up from 25% two years ago.

Boston-based Eastern Bankshares says its premium on the sale of Eastern Insurance Group will help fund the acquisition of Cambridge Trust and build a wealth management powerhouse. But some analysts point out more revenue is being sacrificed than gained.

The lawsuit takes issue with the agency's 2022 guidance on nonsufficient funds fees, a hot-button topic in the banking industry. The FDIC is asking a judge to dismiss the case, arguing that the plaintiffs lack standing to sue.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said today's high mortgage rates are dissuading some would-be sellers from putting their homes on the market, further limiting lending opportunities in an environment already constrained by low inventory