Amitabh Kant

G20 Sherpa

Amitabh Kant is the G20 Sherpa of India during its presidency year. He was CEO, NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) — the Government of India's premier policy think tank. Prior to that, he was secretary of the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion.

Digital banking

India is leading the way in financial inclusion for women

The Indian government's efforts to create digital public access for women can be a model for other countries.

By Mary Ellen Iskenderian

October 18

TRENDING

Consumer lending

After loss at Supreme Court, payday lenders vow to keep fighting CFPB

The payday loan industry is looking to extend its years-long legal fight with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. It's planning to ask a federal appeals court to revisit a ruling that upheld a proposed limit on how often payday lenders can try to pull money from their customers' accounts.

By Polo Rocha

May 17
Industry News

Another top NYCB executive hits the road as overhaul continues

New York Community Bancorp hasn't said who will replace Chief Operating Officer Julie Signorille-Browne, who is resigning amid a management shake-up.

By Catherine Leffert

May 17
Ginnie Mae

Calls for Ginnie Mae modernization mount after FSOC report

A recommendation to give Ginnie Mae expanded authorities is drawing focus in the reactions to a Financial Stability Oversight Council report on nonbank risks.

By Bonnie Sinnock

May 17