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Two banking bills signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker carry implications for payday lenders, auto title lenders, credit unions and nonbank mortgage lenders. Pritzker, a Democrat, said the bills will address racial-equity gaps in the state.

Bank of America, Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase also received high marks for transparency in reporting how they are paying women and employees of color, but Goldman Sachs, KeyCorp and Citizens Financial Group still have work to do, according to the advocacy investor firms Arjuna Capital and Proxy Impact.

Top officials at the U.S. central bank and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen reaffirmed their commitment to understand how extreme weather events affect financial institutions and the economy as a whole. Many Republicans, however, worry the Federal Reserve’s new climate focus strays too far from its traditional function.

The New York company is seeding savings accounts offered by the challenger bank Goalsetter as a way to help minority communities as well as use technology to start building long-term relationships with young consumers.

Paul Marsh resigned as president and CEO of the South Bend, Ind., credit union on Tuesday after 30 years there. An interim chief has been named and the board is searching for a permanent successor.

The agency's plan would strengthen requirements that banks use a minimum amount of their real estate for the business of banking, but three grade groups say banks need flexibility in the pandemic to manage occupancy.

Non-fungible tokens are taking the digital world by storm. They could displace traditional payment rails, but they could also be a handy tool for cybercrooks.

Non-fungible tokens are taking the digital world by storm. They could displace traditional payment rails, but they could also be a handy tool for cybercrooks.

CUNA Mutual Group's latest Credit Union Trends Report shows consumers continue to deleverage thanks to stimulus payments and cash-out refinancing, though membership picked up slightly.

Smith Shellnut Wilson has managed Business First's investment portfolio since the bank was formed 15 years ago.