Ian McKendry is the Congress reporter for American Banker. He previously covered the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., anti-money laundering and cybersecurity. Before joining American Banker he was an economic reporter for Market News International.
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Advocates for the marijuana industry fanned out across Capitol Hill on Thursday, urging lawmakers to make it easier for pot businesses to be bank customers.
By Ian McKendryMay 12 -
WASHINGTON Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton joined congressional Democrats Thursday in calling on the Federal Reserve to take steps to increase the diversity among heads of the regional banks, saying the existing system has disproportionately underrepresented women and minorities.
By John HeltmanMay 12 -
While Donald Trump has successfully dodged laying out clear policy goals, the exchange on Twitter clearly got underneath the New York businessman's skin and may force him to provide a few more specifics ahead of the general election.
By Ian McKendryMay 11 -
WASHINGTON House Republicans will likely unveil legislation within the next few weeks aimed at curbing Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regulations by giving the bureau a dual mandate, Rep. Steve Stivers said Wednesday.
By Ian McKendryMay 11 -
Hillary Clinton's campaign goes on the offensive against presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump's financial policy positions, arguing he would put the financial system at risk if elected president.
By Ian McKendryMay 10 -
Hillary Clinton's campaign went on the offensive Monday against presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump's financial policy positions, arguing he would put the system at risk if elected president.
By Ian McKendryMay 9 -
At least three large U.S. banks are preparing to go to market with new small-dollar installment loan products in a move that could potentially disrupt the payday lending industry.
By Ian McKendryMay 6 -
Just six months out from the general election, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's positions on financial issues remain a complete mystery aside from a general pledge to roll back the Dodd-Frank Act.
By Ian McKendryMay 4 -
Just six months out from the general election, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trumps positions on banking issues remain a complete mystery aside from a general pledge to roll back the Dodd-Frank Act.
By Ian McKendryMay 4 -
State regulators led the way with a bevy of comments suggesting ways NCUA should overhaul how the agency is funded.
By Ian McKendryApril 27