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Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Argonia, Kan., was the seventh institution to fail this year.

Student loan platform Social Finance has withdrawn its application for deposit insurance, a month after former CEO Mike Cagney retired in the wake of sexual harassment allegations.

The Independent Community Bankers of America is formally opposing a bank charter application by payments processor Square, accusing it of trying to “avoid” certain “legal prohibitions and restrictions.”

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s No. 2 said deposit insurance helps prevent bank runs, but can also make banks more prone to taking on risk that can cost the public.

The world of short-term lending was shaken up Thursday as one regulator issued a rule cracking down on payday loans while another made it easier for banks to offer an alternative product.

With baby boomers moving into retirement and many young folks eschewing careers in banking, the industry could soon be facing a talent shortage. Are more banking degree programs the answer?

Washington Federal is the latest bank to pull an application after being flagged for insufficient Bank Secrecy Act compliance.

The agencies will give eight of the largest U.S. banks an extra year to file upcoming resolution plans, and suggested they may stretch out the filing schedule on a more ongoing basis.

Arthur Levitt says seemingly daily scandals highlight the lack of oversight and corporate governance shortcomings of financial technology firms, but two marketplace lending executives responded that more mature companies have just as many problems.

The proposal is aimed at a simpler capital regime particularly for community banks, but some industry representatives and regulators themselves questioned whether the plan went far enough.

How most banks obtain deposits has changed radically over the past 30 years, thanks in part to innovation. It is time for regulators to rethink their notion of what constitutes a quality deposit portfolio.

In a July order, the FDIC fined a former Oklahoma banker $125,000 and banned him from banking, prompting questions by Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., over whether he is fit to serve as a top adviser at the EPA.

The Trump administration is prepping recommendations to address shortcomings in the capital markets in a report to be released next month, a top Treasury Department official said Monday.

The House passed an appropriations bill that on the surface advanced key regulatory relief provisions sought by banks, but it could also open the door to higher examination fees, particularly for state-chartered banks.

David Dotherow, CEO of the newly formed Winter Park National Bank, stresses the need for strong management and a straightforward business plan when applying for a charter.

The Independent Community Bankers of America had initially called for a moratorium in response to SoFi's application, and says now that Square's bid "has significantly increased our concerns."

Few lawmakers have stated positions on fintech applications for industrial loan company charters. It may not stay that way.

Square became the third fintech firm in recent months to seek out a bank charter. Others are likely to follow.

Revenue from overdrafts keeps rising, according to new FDIC data, even though the controversial product still has a bull’s-eye on its back. Clearer disclosures and higher consumer confidence are the big reasons.

The company's application, which is expected to be announced as early as Thursday, comes after the online lender SoFi applied in June for an industrial loan charter. The bank is expected to be led by a former Green Dot executive.