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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After a strong first quarter, America's second-largest bank hailed the resilience of the U.S. consumer, but also forecast rising inflation in the near future.
By Nathan PlaceApril 15 -
Four years ago, the Detroit-based auto lender made a pledge to support men's and women's sports with equal advertising dollars. It's reached that goal a year ahead of schedule — and it's not stopping there.
By Nathan PlaceApril 14 -
Goldman CEO David Solomon called the overall macroeconomic environment "constructive" on Monday, but he also addressed the elephant in the room: a war in Iran that threatens to drive up U.S. inflation.
By Nathan PlaceApril 13 -
Oil rights can be a surprisingly illiquid asset. A fintech called Frontlands is hoping to change that by offering a credit card for the owners of oil wells and other natural resources.
By Nathan PlaceApril 9 -
From the war in Iran to reviving the American Dream, the CEO of JPMorganChase has a lot on his mind. Here are five takeaways from his message to shareholders.
By Nathan PlaceApril 6 -
Thomas Owens, Trustmark's current chief financial officer, will take over as chief operating officer on May 1. The COO position has historically been a pathway to the top job at the Jackson, Mississippi-based bank.
By Nathan PlaceMarch 31 -
Alessandro DiNello, who served as Flagstar's executive chairman in 2024, said he's leaving in order to enjoy his retirement. Meanwhile, a lawsuit accusing him of various wrongdoings is still pending.
By Nathan PlaceMarch 30 -
Citizens Financial Group President Brendan Coughlin discusses how AI is changing everything at the bank — from answering questions that previously went to call-center representatives to producing client reports at lightning speed.
By Nathan PlaceMarch 27 -
Like much of the United States, Tampa Bay has seen very few new bank charters in recent years. That's a void that the new Echelon Bank, which is slated to open in May, hopes to fill.
By Nathan PlaceMarch 25 -
Lake Shore Bancorp in Western New York has reached a "standstill agreement" with the Stilwell Group, which has promised not to force a merger or sale in the next three years.
By Nathan PlaceMarch 20 -
Jurors determined that Aaron Luneke, the former chief financial officer of Bank of the Valley in Nebraska, obtained millions of dollars in loans — including from his own bank — by inflating contractor bills for a new car wash business.
By Nathan PlaceMarch 18 -
The Swiss bank turned to a federal judge to mediate its dispute with a Jewish human rights group, but the two sides left the courtroom in deadlock.
By Nathan PlaceMarch 11 -
The Beaver State is poised to opt out of a federal law that poked a hole in its interest rate cap, joining a growing list of states to reassert their authority over consumer loan rates.
By Nathan PlaceMarch 9 -
Bank runs are only the final symptom of a much deeper malady, according to a new study.
By Nathan PlaceMarch 9 -
Key measurements of small businesses' health remained stable in 2025, according to a new study by the 12 regional Federal Reserve banks. But those firms' optimism about the future reached its lowest point since 2020.
By Nathan PlaceMarch 3 -
Think your credit union has one of the best workplaces in the country? Here's how to apply for American Banker's ranking of the Best Credit Unions to Work For.
By Nathan PlaceMarch 2 -
The Royal Bank of Canada's base outlook is that tariffs will remain at their current levels. But it also sees a possibility that U.S. trade policy will bring on a severe North American recession.
By Nathan PlaceFebruary 26 -
After a long price correction in the art market, Bank of America is expanding its advisory services for collectors — and it's not alone.
By Nathan PlaceFebruary 25 -
After a federal judge allowed a new state law to ban interchange fees on taxes and tips, a coalition of banks and credit unions struck back.
By Nathan PlaceFebruary 20 -
To address a budget deficit, the state of Washington has begun taxing credit unions that buy banks. Critics say there's just one problem: The tax will deter any such acquisitions from happening.
By Nathan PlaceFebruary 9




















