BankThink

The only way to evaluate the appropriateness of Dodd-Frank's costs is to monitor the economic benefits that it creates. That's why the government needs to find a quantifiable way to measure the efficiency of its regulations.

It's time for the Fed to stop giving deference to the banking industry and correct the industry's swipe fee increases on small-ticket transactions.

Moynihan Wins Vote; Blankfein's Illness

These technology players will see their share of transaction value from the banks significantly reduced in Europe, compared to the US, due to the huge discrepancy in interchange fees across the two continents.

Contrary to the CFPB’s paternalistic claims, most payday loan borrowers are aware that it may take them more than two weeks to repay the credit they take out.

B of A Chairman-CEO Controversy Dates to Lewis; 'BitLicense' Granted

One of the things that struck me in getting to know the women in our rankings better is that some of them have had significant career setbacks along the way. But they exude confidence anyway, because they have learned how to be fearless.

Confidence, accountability and a willingness to take risks are common traits among highly motivated executives. But true power comes from execution, says HSBC's North American CEO, who advises women to "be in it to win it."

In a new book, PayPal founder and former exec Elon Musk argues that big thinking is missing from PayPal and payment startups. Put another way, NFC and QR codes won't repair the global economy. The problem is Musk’s big picture approach is it would challenge interoperability and ultimately stagnate the very industry he’s trying to save.

A shorter, less burdensome and more sensible call report is an important step toward reducing community banks' regulatory burden.