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Deposit premiums for bank mergers, which topped 10% in 2018 for the first time in years, are expected to keep rising as competition for cheap funding intensifies.

There had been a cascade in recent days of downgrades and other negative forecasts in connection with big banks, but some analysts on Wednesday picked up the industry's argument that fundamentals are stronger than the markets are giving banks credit for.

The agency wants mortgage servicers to extend special forbearance plans to those affected by the partial government shutdown and evaluate borrowers for loss-mitigation options.

The number of states not allowing surcharging on credit card purchases continues to dwindle, as New York now gives merchants the option to charge fees as long as they make the costs clear to consumers.

The banking industry is unduly worried that recent credit union deals could open the door for anyone to join.

It may seem shortsighted, but online retailers need to be laser focused exclusively on what has traditionally worked to maximize online sales, writes Devaraj Southworth, co-founder and CEO of Thirstie.

After more than 60 years as Wepawaug-Flagg Federal Credit Union, the $116 million-asset institution has rebranded as Crosspoint FCU.

The opportunity for banks and financial services firms, as well as venture capitalists, to serve the pet industry is massive and not being overlooked.

The banking industry is unduly worried that recent credit union deals could open the door for anyone to join.

Shane Knighton, who previously worked at Member Business Lending, will take over for the retiring Gordon Dames, who served as interim CEO.