Kevin Wack is American Banker's national editor, and is based in southern California. He was formerly the publication's consumer finance reporter and its Capitol Hill correspondent. Earlier, he worked on financial policy in Washington. He has also reported for the Associated Press and worked as the investigative reporter for the Portland Press Herald in Maine.
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As voters in California, Florida and nine other states decide whether to legalize marijuana, the results may force Congress to resolve differences between federal and state laws.
By Kevin WackNovember 8 -
As voters in California, Florida and nine other states decide whether to legalize marijuana, the results may force Congress to resolve differences between federal and state laws that have paralyzed much of the banking industry.
By Kevin WackNovember 7 -
There were some positive signs in the marketplace lender's quarterly results, but it continues to deal with the fallout from a scandal involving executives who falsified data about loans the company was selling to investors.
By Kevin WackNovember 7 -
OnDeck Capital reported its fourth consecutive quarterly loss on Thursday as investors bought fewer loans and the firm was forced to make costly adjustments to its business.
By Kevin WackNovember 3 -
Wells Fargo has named Monica Cole to head middle-market banking for six Midwestern states.
By Kevin WackOctober 31 -
Can banks outdo online lending startups in head-to-head competition? We're about to find out. Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo and Quicken have all entered the digital lending business, putting early entrants on the defensive.
By Kevin WackOctober 30 -
A Washington, D.C.-based startup that finances higher education in the U.S. for international students announced a $6 million equity funding round.
By Kevin WackOctober 27 -
One of the nation's biggest prepaid card companies said that it expects to lose 10% to 12% of its current revenue as a result of new federal rules governing the industry.
By Kevin WackOctober 27 -
One of the nation's biggest prepaid card issuers said that it expects to lose 10% to 12% of its current revenue as a result of new federal rules governing the industry.
By Kevin WackOctober 26 -
Ally Financial, one of the nation's largest automobile lenders, saw profits fall during the third quarter as more motorists fell behind on their car payments.
By Kevin WackOctober 26