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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The upstarts enjoyed rapid growth during the long economic expansion. Now they are on the ropes.
By Kevin WackMay 14 -
The prepaid card issuer will rely less on promotional marketing and more on its banking charter to drive profits, Henry said in his first public remarks since taking over as CEO in March.
By Kevin WackMay 12 -
In announcing its plan to offer a deposit account and debit card in partnership with SoFi, the mobile phone maker suggested that the coronavirus pandemic will accelerate consumers’ adoption of contactless payments.
By Kevin WackMay 12 -
In announcing its plan to offer a deposit account and debit card in partnership with SoFi, the mobile phone maker suggested that the coronavirus pandemic will accelerate consumers’ adoption of contactless payments.
By Kevin WackMay 11 -
Up to 12% of loans under the $660 billion small-business rescue program could be tied to misleading or completely phony applications, fueling concerns about lenders' potential liability.
By Kevin WackMay 7 -
Banking regulators restored the scandal-plagued bank's score three years after assigning it the lowest possible rating under the Community Reinvestment Act.
By Kevin WackMay 4 -
Many banks are slashing their spending. Others are changing their messaging strategies. And those banks that partner with pro sports teams are stuck in limbo, since it remains unclear when games will resume.
By Kevin WackMay 3 -
The online lender reported a hefty first-quarter loss on Thursday and said that a whopping 45% of its small-business loans are past due.
By Kevin WackApril 30 -
The ratings firm also took negative action with respect to Ally, Synchrony, Discover, Sallie Mae and Navient, citing the impact that the coronavirus crisis is having on their revenues and profits.
By Kevin WackApril 29 -
Unlike recent affairs that were marred by protests, this year's meeting — held online because of the coronavirus outbreak — went smoothly as investors overwhelmingly approved the bank's slate of directors and executive compensation plan.
By Kevin WackApril 28