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In her new book, "Higher Ground," Alison Taylor, a business school professor, dives into how executives can grapple with thorny social and environmental challenges while ensuring an ethical culture within their companies.

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown faces a tough 2024 campaign to recapture his Ohio senate seat in a state that's increasingly Red. Can the same state that elected conservative populist firebrand J.D. Vance also re-elect Sherrod Brown? And what do the political undercurrents apparent in Ohio mean for banks?

Managers often find themselves frustrated that their expectations aren't being met. Instead of assuming the worst about employees, first ask yourself whether you have clearly expressed what you want from your team.

U.S. financial markets are stronger and more resilient because of the contributions of international banks. But many aspects of the U.S. Basel III endgame proposal threaten to tilt the playing field against them.

The Federal Reserve has engaged in a yearslong series of "Fed Listens" events to sharpen their understanding of the intricacies of the modern economy. Those with the maneuverability to help struggling industries should do some listening of their own.

Banks, especially big ones, have become too dependent on hidden-fee income. As the consumer credit market evolves toward greater transparency, the CFPB's rules will be the least of their problems.

Specialized large language models should be harnessed to help financial institutions identify and halt fraudulent activity. The best model would involve regulator-approved pooling of anonymized customer data.

Financial services companies must incorporate digital, technical and cognitive empathy into the way they think about delivering their products in a digitized future.

American Banker editor-in-chief Chana Schoenberger and Washington bureau chief John Heltman talk about the new season of Bankshot, which explores how populism has emerged as a driving force in financial regulation.

The questions about whether the Home Loan banks receive a public subsidy has been settled. All that remains is for lawmakers to take steps to redirect that subsidy toward public benefits rather than corporate profits.