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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Customers were previously required to provide access to their accounting software, but now they can connect a business bank account instead.
By Kevin WackJune 13 -
The agency recently sent a letter to nine banks urging them to stop offering deferred interest cards, arguing that consumers are often unaware of the risks involved.
By Kevin WackJune 8 -
Large banks have scaled back lending as competition has intensified and credit unions and financing arms of car manufacturers are picking up the slack.
By Kevin WackJune 8 -
Large banks have scaled back lending as competition has intensified and credit unions and financing arms of car manufacturers are picking up the slack.
By Kevin WackJune 7 -
The Trump administration is stepping away from the government’s 7-year legal fight with Amex that centers on retailers’ right to encourage the use of particular cards. The decision is good news for issuers of credit and debit cards, though it is hardly the last word on the case.
By Kevin WackJune 7 -
The Trump administration is stepping away from the government’s 7-year legal fight with Amex that centers on retailers’ right to encourage the use of particular cards. The decision is good news for issuers of credit and debit cards, though it is hardly the last word on the case.
By Kevin WackJune 7 -
Automated teller machines have come a long way since Barclays rolled out the world’s first ATM at a branch in north London 50 years ago. Here’s a look at some of the milestone moments and key innovations in ATM technology over the past five decades.
By Kevin WackMay 26 -
Automated teller machines have come a long way since Barclays rolled out the world's first ATM at a branch in north London 50 years ago. Here's a look at some of the milestone moments and key innovations in ATM technology over the past five decades.
By Kevin WackMay 23 -
The Trump administration must weigh risks to national security in its review of the $1.2 billion deal. Its decision will shed light on whether — given the president’s “America First” rhetoric — Chinese investment is still welcome in the U.S. financial services sector.
By Kevin WackMay 18 -
The old record was set just before the Great Recession, and what may be most remarkable is that it took nearly nine years to reach a new milestone.
By Kevin WackMay 17