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 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 PlaceMay 21 -  
The Cincinnati-based bank has partnered with the fintech Trust & Will to make estate planning easy, accessible — and free.
May 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 -  
BNY's chief commercial officer talks about AI, tariffs and her efforts to help create a leaner, meaner bank.
By Nathan PlaceMay 5 










