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Global warming continues to hold the attention of the industry. Firms are not standing still, but responding proactively.

The acquisition of locations owned by HomeStreet Bank will mark the Idaho bank's entry into the Evergreen State.

A semiannual online banking scorecard highlights areas where banks are doing well and could improve, such as customizable home pages and transparent fees.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra is pushing the envelope of the bureau's power and jurisdiction in untested ways. More companies are disputing the CFPB’s allegations, refusing to pay large fines or admit wrongdoing, and vowing to defend themselves in court. 

Deserve, a credit card technology startup, said it secured a $250 million credit facility from banks led by Goldman Sachs Group. 

The quartet have formed United Financials Capital, a credit union service organization that will allow its founders to fund larger loans than they would be able to individually.

The Michigan State University economist endured a grueling political fight over her nomination and secured a party-line vote in her favor on Tuesday night. 

The state banking commissioner criticized the online peer-to-peer lender's tipping policies, failure to disclose tips and lack of lending and collections licenses in the state.

FAFCU will add 12 new counties to its eligible areas of coverage after receiving the go ahead from the National Credit Union Administration.

In order to align financial policy with the interests of consumers, the agency should consider why these services have caught on — and remember to keep a lane open for innovation.