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Credit unions worked with California lawmakers to reshape proposed changes to the fees. An upcoming rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau raises uncertainty.
September 20
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In "Money and Promises," Paolo Zannoni, the historian, banker and executive deputy chairman of Prada, tells the tale of instances in which banks teamed up with governments to create financial instruments. Early bank innovations transformed debt into bank money, allowing cities and nations to thrive.
September 20
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Merchants and card networks have battled over interchange rates for years. How will the next president change the fight?
September 20 -
Bharat Masrani, who's been at the Toronto-based bank's helm for a decade, will be succeeded by fellow TD executive Raymond Chun. One big question now is whether an insider or outsider would be better positioned to navigate the company through its AML troubles.
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Though it has yet to result in any new voters being added to the rolls, SBA is seeking to expand an initiative that has drawn the ire of congressional Republicans, who fear the effort is aimed at boosting Democratic votes.
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The Federal Home Loans Bank System is under pressure to fund more affordable housing and has several proposals that may work in tandem with Vice President Kamala Harris' goal of building three million new units in her first term.
September 19 -
A prominent AI expert says the risk of hallucination and error can never be completely eliminated. Experts at BBVA and Celent say those risks can be mitigated.
September 19 -
President Joe Biden, in a speech emphasizing the progress made on the economy during his administration, said he has never called Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell during his time as president.
September 19 -
While the Freddie Mac survey found the 30-year fixed fell 11 basis points, other indicators, including the 10-year Treasury yield, have all increased.
September 19 -
Fintech app Yotta filed a lawsuit against partner bank Evolve, arguing that it conspired with Synapse to misuse customer funds.
September 19 -
Deposits rose by an average of 14% at each branch in counties where banks advertised on TV, a new academic paper finds. The results line up with the view of bank marketers that television remains essential even as digital options flourish.
September 19 -
Apple's credit card business is up for grabs, presenting a chance to cross-sell financial products. But that opportunity comes at a cost.
September 19 -
Agencies must now provide clearer justifications for their interpretations, while Congress needs to draft more precise legislation. The decision could empower banks to challenge agency rules more frequently and potentially prolong regulatory processes, with courts giving less deference to agency interpretations.
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Hundreds of thousands of Americans leave prison each year with little or no financial literacy. It's in the interest of banks and the communities they serve to educate them.
September 19
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A huge amount of money has flowed into the election from cryptocurrency interests, setting up a different financial policy scene, including for bankers, next year.
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