In|Vest 2018 Direct

Reps. Andy Barr, R-Ky., and French Hill, R-Ark., leading Republicans on the House Financial Services Committee, pushed back against Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chair Martin Gruenberg's characterization of the Synapse collapse in his July brokered deposits proposal.

Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and more severe, and victims will always require support from their banks. A plan for delivering that support needs to be in place before disaster strikes.

Andy Sieg, head of Citi's wealth business, says retention bonuses are part of his growth strategy.

While companies tend to amp up warnings to consumers about fraud and scams during the holidays, institutions may also need to bulk up their defenses.

The top five community banks averaged a return on average assets of 6.27% as of June 30.

Hedge fund manager Scott Bessent had been the betting favorite to take the reins at Treasury. Scott Turner, a former congressman and NFL player, will lead the housing agency.

While the risks, benefits and magnitude of artificial intelligence's impact on financial services remain unclear, agencies should keep an open mind toward the technology and avoid reflexive risk aversion in bank supervision, Federal Reserve Gov. Michelle Bowman said.

The Dallas bank's new CEO, Thomas Shafer, served in top roles at a number of banks that were subsequently acquired before he stepped away from the industry in 2022.

In its latest financial stability report, the Federal Reserve warned high equity valuations and low levels of liquidity could leave the financial system vulnerable to shocks.

A sale would mark a swift retreat from the intensely competitive credit card business, where Ally competes with giant players such as Capital One.