Borrowers from certain nonbank lenders that have been identified as magnets for Paycheck Protection Program scams also committed check fraud at elevated rates, according to a new data analysis. Banks could use that kind of data from the pandemic-era government program to spot bad actors.

In recent years, stress tests have not accounted for some very clear real-world risks. This must change immediately.

The Philadelphia bank's CEO says it will wait for a more favorable time to pursue a planned $125 million capital raise, while the leader of an activist group blasted the decision and announced the renewal of proxy and legal fights.

Brent Grable will take on managing IT and operations at the Massachusetts bank. He formerly worked at Santander and State Street.

A better understanding of the likelihood of deposit flight would help banks avoid the kind of run that led to the failure of Silicon Valley Bank.

More than 140 current and former lawmakers are defending the constitutionality of the agency's funding arrangements. The nation's highest court is expected to rule on the issue in its upcoming term.

Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase are particularly active as they build educational microsites and drive digital lending with EV manufacturers.

Balances reached nearly $1 trillion at the end of the first quarter, up 17% from a year earlier. The increase reflects higher spending by well-off consumers on travel and entertainment, as well as the pressure that lower-income households are facing from inflation and higher interest rates.

Shares in small banks have plummeted during this year's banking crisis. But deposits have largely stabilized and credit quality remains historically strong, bolstering the case for bargain buying and a sector rebound.

The Chinese government has forced banks to deny Chinese emigrants access to their retirement savings. What Beijing will demand next is anybody's guess.

Already well-established in other countries, a conduct risk authority would monitor banks for the kind of risky behavior that the current examination regime might miss.

Delinquency rates in credit cards, auto and personal loans are effectively back to normal after three years of unusually strong credit performance. Industry executives say the current situation is easily manageable, but they do anticipate that key metrics will continue to worsen.

The de novo institution is offering treasury management and depository services to the fragmented nail-and-beauty segment. Management has hopes this will bolster its relationship banking and liquidity.

While the central bank's reverse-repurchase facility generally works to stabilize the financial system, under certain circumstances it would spark a rapid flow of deposits out of banks. A growth cap would prevent that problem.

MVB Financial's agreement to buy Integrated Financial Holdings has fallen through, with both sides citing an uncertain economic outlook and potential regulatory challenges. It's the second M&A deal to be scrubbed in the past week.

The retail behemoth alleged in a lawsuit last month that Capital One fell short on customer service. But the McLean, Virginia-based bank says ending the partnership would open a path for a rival offering from a Walmart-backed fintech venture.

A recent Bank of America survey found many small businesses forecasting increased revenues and planning to add workers, but a canvass by Biz2Credit indicated they'll struggle to secure credit.

Because the Canadian bank pulled the plug on its takeover of Memphis-based First Horizon, a deal it negotiated with community groups won't take effect. Still, community groups are asking TD to uphold portions of the agreement.

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In the wake of spiking interest rates and surging deposit costs, bankers are looking for ways to scale back their overall expense bases to protect their bottom lines.