BankThink

Culture is measured in the good banks do for communities and customers, employees and shareholders. That kind of culture must be built over generations.

You'll find many disruptors in banking, but startups like Moven aren't among them. In essence, virtual banks simply dress up web storefronts to look like banks but offer one-tenth the services.

Greece Shutters Banks as Crisis Intensifies; Fintech's Many Fans

The era of antitrust violations by the big card companies isn’t over yet; but at least it is starting to crumble.

A recap of the informed opinions (and the discussions they generated) on BankThink this week, including a proposal to regulate banks based on their activities rather than size and a plea for members of Congress to take action to help community banks.

In order for a blockchain to succeed, it needs to be a public resource. That means few alternative blockchains are likely to achieve much traction outside a small niche.

Disparate Impact Survives; CFPB Unleashes Complaints

CEO Frank Bisignano trumpets a resurgent First Data as the company reportedly preps an IPO, according The Wall Street Journal. How much progress has the company made?

If Congress fails to extend the Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Relief Act, thousands of homeowners still suffering from the effects of the housing crisis could be forced to pay federal income tax on loan modifications or foreclosures.

Reputational Challenges; Home Loans Get Riskier