BankThink

Tech giants have been experimenting with blockchain technologies for years, and while they haven’t displaced banks, there’s still cause for concern.

As debate over the future of the mortgage finance system heats up, policymakers must ensure that small banks and credit unions maintain equitable access to the secondary market.

The OCC says it is “disappointed” with the bank as CEO Tim Sloan gets lambasted on Capitol Hill; Goldman Sachs is letting private investors participate in its in-house special-situations unit.

A focused approach on product standards and social responsibility can help build healthy relationships with Gen Z shoppers, who will, in turn, promote products to their family, friends and followers, writes Steve Davidson, vice president of warranty products at Fortegra.

Shari Van Cleave, head of digital labs at the bank, discusses customer-facing technology it's testing, including wearables and the so-called internet of things.

As the fintech industry grows, these companies should face the same tough standards as banks and credit unions.

Paper's costly, and also error prone. Yet most invoices are still paper-based, writes Art Sarno, product marketing manager for Kofax.

The FDIC should consider limiting its toughest restrictions on brokered deposits to problem banks.

Credit unions need to be thinking about pressure on net interest margins and declining revenues.

A Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank merger would face many hurdles; the mini-branch will have longer hours and cater to small companies.