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Geithner Takes the Stand in AIG Case; The Odd Rules for Puerto Rico Notes

Does the following thought process sound familiar? “The faster I can install this new point of sale (POS) system for this merchant, the better.” With POS systems, faster isn’t always better.

While the Volcker Rule has been in the works since 2009, the final rule is new to professionals at both banks and regulatory agencies. Everyone involved faces a steep learning curve.

Congress should amend the bankruptcy code to permit borrowers to discharge student loan debt if their net monthly income is insufficient.

Other Banks Targeted by JPMorgan Hackers; Holder's Last Hurrah?

Apple Pay couldn’t have arrived at a better time; security breaches in major retailers appear almost daily in the news, and consumers are looking for a more secure way to pay. And while Apple Pay may address that need for many, there are still potential security breaches.

The HMDA's reporting requirements should be expanded to include loan performance data along with mortgage origination data so that researchers and policymakers can better understand the state of credit access in the U.S.

As data breaches become more common, bank board members need to make sure that senior management is familiar with the latest cybersecurity developments and has a crisis communications plan in place.

'Hours' of Questioning on AIG Bailout; New Bond Market

With the coming split from eBay, PayPal is poised to become one of the new leaders challenging the plastic card and magnetic stripe hegemony.