House Democrats described the disparate impact standard as "the most important tool" for enforcing the Fair Housing Act.

Readers react to the FDIC's proposal allowing banks to hire ex-cons, regulators looking into climate-change risk at banks, whether rewards programs drive loyal customers and more.

Bank of America says in a 23-page report that it has boosted the percentage of women and people of color among senior management and hired thousands of people from low- and moderate-income communities.

Several credit union leaders were recognized for their contributions while other personnel changes were announced.

The CFPB has promised an equal-access rule for small-business lending for nearly a decade. But Apple’s recent discrimination inquiry into its credit card could force the agency’s hand.

The Boise-based credit union is the fourth institution in the Northwest to receive the recognition.

The charter may provide greater confidence for digital currency investors; bank expects to make large-scale job cuts in its global banking and markets unit.

The proposal would allow applicants with minor criminal records to work in the banking industry.

Several credit unions announced management changes at their branches while others in the industry made their own personnel moves.

The National Credit Union Administration will meet this week to discuss its proposed budget while the Senate and House work to avoid a government shutdown.