Nathan Place is a national reporter at American Banker. A native of New York City, he has worked for more than a decade in both print and video journalism. He got his start in Beijing, where he worked as a copy editor and reporter for China Daily. He then returned to New York, where he earned his master's degree from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism. Since then he's worked as a reporter for the New York Daily News and The Independent, as well as a video producer for the Daily Mail, the Daily Beast and Men's Journal.
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The credit union regulator, responding to a recent executive order, has established strict new standards for prosecuting financial crimes. Regulators are now supposed to make criminal referrals only in cases where putative defendants appear to have known they were breaking the law.
By Nathan PlaceJuly 2 -
After passing the Federal Reserve's stress tests with high marks, large banks announced dividend increases. In some cases, they also said the Fed had conceded that certain prior calculations needed to be revised.
July 2 -
Starting at 4:30 p.m., the 22 large banks that were stress-tested by the Fed can release information about their plans for dividend increases and share repurchases.
July 1 -
Time is running out for the 90-day pause on most of President Trump's tariffs. But at least two bank CEOs are confident there won't be a summer sequel to "Liberation Day."
By Nathan PlaceJune 27 -
The Texas attorney general has accused WEX Bank of "debanking" a firearm supplier, but the Maine-based bank said it does not discriminate against any industry.
By Nathan PlaceJune 25 -
Since the end of COVID, each bank has set its own rules for how often employees need to show up at the office. Here's how a dozen lenders are handling the shift.
By Nathan Place and Colin McNamaraJune 24 -
Even as unpredictable trade policies slowed down mergers in other sectors, banks have kept inking M&A deals at the same pace, according to a new report.
By Nathan PlaceJune 18 -
In 2021, banks pledged to wind down their support for oil and gas. Last year they made a $162 billion U-turn, according to a new report from a coalition of advocacy groups.
By Nathan PlaceJune 17 -
The impact of President Trump's tariffs is the top concern for most middle-market American businesses, a new KeyBank survey found. But these firms also view the scrambled landscape as a chance to innovate and restructure.
By Nathan PlaceJune 13 -
As the crypto-friendly GENIUS Act winds its way through Congress, executives at some of the nation's largest banks are showing a newfound enthusiasm for stablecoins.
By Nathan PlaceJune 12 -
The Trump administration plans to stop minting the one-cent coins early next year. Here are the potential consequences that banks and credit unions should prepare for.
By Nathan PlaceJune 11 -
After years of laying the groundwork, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has converted its credit union into an all-digital bank. Here's a look at the company's strategy.
By Nathan PlaceJune 9 -
The CEOs of smaller regional banks received fatter bonuses last year than their big-bank counterparts, possibly thanks to low performance expectations at the smaller banks after the 2023 banking crisis.
By Nathan PlaceJune 2 -
A jump in provisions dragged down the Royal Bank of Canada's profits last quarter, prompted by the bank's fears of a potential tariff-driven recession.
By Nathan PlaceMay 29 -
According to a new survey from HSBC, 72% of American corporations have seen their operating costs increase due to the Trump administration's new tariffs.
By Nathan PlaceMay 28 -
The Pittsburgh bank is absorbing broker-dealer Aqueduct Capital Group into its investment banking unit, Harris Williams.
By Nathan Place and Catherine LeffertMay 21 -
The Cincinnati-based bank has partnered with the fintech Trust & Will to make estate planning easy, accessible — and free.
By Melinda Huspen and Nathan PlaceMay 19 -
Breaking into a new industry can be daunting, especially in a field as complex as banking. Here's how experts recommend getting started.
By Nathan PlaceMay 19 -
Average Americans are souring on their own financial health, according to a New York Fed survey. That includes their ability to pay off their debts.
By Nathan PlaceMay 13 -
Serious delinquencies on student loans jumped tenfold at the start of 2025, shortly after lenient pandemic-era policies came to an end. The greater pressure on consumers' wallets is a cause for concern at banks that rely on borrowers' ability to repay their debts..
By Nathan PlaceMay 13




















