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A report by the Roosevelt Institute argues that risks posed by imitation banks, online shadow banks mimicking traditional institutions can only be fully mitigated by an act of Congress.

Too few lenders are underwriting unsecured consumer debt, which could help borrowers pay down credit card balances with little risk to lenders.

A third-party provider for credit unions failed to fix a long-patched vulnerability, according to a cybersecurity researcher who has studied the situation.

The nation's largest bank has already completed many of the branch closings that can boost its earnings, leaving it with "less and less accretive opportunities to consolidate," according to a top executive.

The North Carolina-based bank is considering the idea of selling a portion of its securities portfolio as a way to build capital, CEO Bill Rogers said Tuesday. At the end of the third quarter, Truist's securities were worth about 20% less than what the company paid for them.

Keith Wallace is practice leader at PCF Senior Benefits.

Rep. Patrick McHenry, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, says he won't seek reelection next year. He is known for collaboration with Democrats on stablecoin and other issues.

The OCC, part of the Treasury Department, said Tuesday the products present credit, compliance and reputation challenges for the banks.

The passage of a Congressional Review Act resolution to rescind the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's small-business data collection rule may be only symbolic, but the rule is designed to detect and stop discrimination — something everyone should support.

The credit card company is creating avenues for their staff, veterans and talent outside their organization looking to upskill.