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But the stimulus-fueled improvement is making it more difficult for lenders to assess risk; two regional bank presidents are worried that low-rate policies are giving rise to excessive risk taking.

But the FDIC warns that the effects of the pandemic may reverse last year’s gains; Fed chair says it’s more important to get it right than be the first central bank to issue a cybercurrency.

Quarles says the pandemic revealed flaws in the financial system that have yet to be fixed; big banks will need to have enough funds on hand to meet their needs for a year.

The New York State “Bitlicense” will allow customers to use bitcoin to make online retail purchases; Cleveland Fed chief says persistent low rates may encourage risky behavior.

The bank is also taking $174 million in pay from executives, including its current and former CEOs; civil rights groups say the new rule will make it harder to prove housing discrimination.

Will clawing back $174 million in executive pay deter executives from another scandal?; the U.K. bank’s resurgence vindicates Staley’s sticking with investment banking, but can it last?

The offering values the Chinese fintech at $313 billion, more than some of the U.S.’s biggest banks; the issuer and the bank would be penalized if they fail to live up to their green promises.

The Justice Department may try to block the deal for antitrust reasons; some banks feel they have to start foreclosures soon before the properties lose even more value.

Both payment companies reported lower than expected earnings and revenue due to reduced consumer spending; the plan is part of a $530 million initiative to combat systemic racism.

The two government-owned agencies reaped the benefits of the refi boom while loans in forbearance dropped; American Express says it has achieved 100% pay equity for employees.