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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is attacking the much-maligned business tactics of the debt collection industry from multiple angles.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is attacking the much-maligned business tactics of the debt collection industry from multiple angles.

Bank earnings may be on the up and up, but aging business models are still putting a drag on most financial institutions' performance.

Bitcoin Startup Attracts Bank Investors; Sam's Club to Accept Amex

Most users don't understand how either tokenization or blockchain works to protect their payments, but a combination of regulatory concerns and a recent Bitcoin-related scandal in the credit union industry is keeping tokenization on top, at least for now.

To made an educated decision on changing NCUA's examination cycle, all of the stakeholders need to have a frank discussion — but they also need to come to the table with open minds, suggests Michael Fryzel, former NCUA Board chairman.

Orchard Platform, which provides services to institutional investors in the marketplace lending industry, has raised $30 million in additional funding.

With the EMV liability shift less than a month away, U.S. merchants have far more on their plates than merchants in other countries had when only weeks from migrating to chip-based payment cards.

When wading through the sea of social media comments, it's easy to find evidence to support any theory.

Banks are going to keep cranking out loans at a brisk pace for the foreseeable future, according to the heads of three Chicago-area banks. That could spell trouble if the competition leads to reckless credit decisions.