Courtney Hoff Dockerty

Banks are taking hits in the stock market as they use 2024 to restructure balance sheets and inflation slightly increased in November.

In this month's roundup of top banking news: a cease-and-desist issued by the Federal Reserve, high CFO turnover, the end of Chevron deference and more.

Investors are keeping a close eye on recent banking news, including Mastercard's latest plan for crypto, Comerica's proposed settlement of a class action, employment gains and skeptical shareholders.

In this month's roundup of top banking news: a Supreme Court ruling on CFPB funding, TD Bank's money laundering woes, an FDIC workplace probe reveals a culture of misconduct and more.

Investors are facing recent pressure after Republic First's collapse, allegations of criminal activity by an executive at Old National and a pending CFPB rule affecting credit card fees.

Institutions and their investors are facing pressure from climate activists, cautiously awaiting interest rate cuts and adjusting to new Federal Reserve and FDIC policies.

A combination of higher interest rates and increased vacancies — especially in office buildings — are leading to more apprehensions in commercial real estate.

How the FDIC, the Federal Reserve and other regulators are working to keep banks in compliance through 2024.

The payments industry is evolving, driven by innovative technologies and a new class of leaders and executives eager to embrace change. Here's what they're prioritizing.

Bank M&A activity has been in the doldrums in recent years, but a number of CEOs are predicting an increase in bank consolidation in 2024.

Bank of America, Citi and Navy Federal are among banks and credit unions to recently manage through unforeseen challenges.

In 2023, the Biden administration pledged to reduce "junk fees." Ahead of this year's State of the Union, we revisit what progress has been made.

New regulations involving cryptocurrency and the results of key elections will impact the industry's success this year.

From Mastercard partnering with banks and third parties in new open-banking relationships to PayPal stepping into the cryptocurrency payments market by launching its own stablecoin, payments firms are taking on new opportunities.

Senior banking leaders are very much aware of and interested in generative AI, but while no one wants to get left behind, there's also no great urgency to be the first mover.

Investment in the latest technology is crucial for banks and credit unions if they are to compete effectively, while the lack of tech talent continues to be an issue.

M&A activity has been going through a slump recently, but despite regulatory challenges and fears of a recession, the appetite for deal-making remains strong.

The top five community banks averaged a return on average equity of 134.96 as of September 30, 2022.

The top five have combined portfolios of first mortgages of more than $900 million as of September 30, 2022.

Many bank CEOs see the end of work from home coming soon, but other industry leaders are not so sure. Meanwhile, much empty office space lies waiting in limbo.