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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Beverly Anderson, who had held the job on an interim basis since March, leads a unit that has been roiled by the bank's unauthorized-accounts scandal.
By Kevin WackAugust 24 -
Long Game is a mobile app that uses games to encourage its users to build a nest egg. Its example holds lessons for banks that are struggling to capture more of their customers' attention.
By Kevin WackAugust 23 -
The commitments were the residue of restrictions that were placed on Ally in the wake of government bailouts in 2008 and 2009.
By Kevin WackAugust 22 -
The $2.6 trillion-asset bank's recent commitment to digital lending augurs the development of a two-tier market for borrowers who want fast access to cash.
By Kevin WackAugust 11 -
The Pasadena, Calif., company reported net income of $19.3 million, up from $8 million in the same period a year earlier.
By Kevin WackAugust 8 -
The online consumer lender reported a net loss of $25.4 million, bringing its red ink in the five most recent quarterly reports to more than $200 million.
By Kevin WackAugust 7 -
The online lender said it is on track to hit its goal of becoming profitable by yearend. It also extended a partnership agreement with JPMorgan Chase.
By Kevin WackAugust 7 -
Banks are going to great lengths to sign up the so-called mass affluent for their credit cards. How far is too far?
By Kevin WackJuly 28 -
A task force convened by the Federal Reserve released its evaluations last week of 16 proposals to build a faster U.S. payment system. What follows is a brief look at some of the plans that received high marks.
By Kevin WackJuly 28 -
The Detroit company is capitalizing on other banks' retreat from the auto sector.
By Kevin WackJuly 27