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Treasury Under Secretary for Domestic Finance Jonathan McKernan said he is concerned that the traditional bank funding model of taking in low-cost deposits and making more lucrative loans could be set for a shakeup as fintech challengers get more competitive.
November 18 -
The rise of stablecoins is once again raising questions about the purpose of money, should it be regulated as a public good facilitating commerce, or a private claim to a specific asset?
November 18 -
Philip Van Guilder is the director of community affairs for American Addiction Centers. With more than two decades in recovery, Philip dedicates his life to addiction education, overdose prevention, and treatment.
November 18 -
An activist investor is seeking more information on how, and when, the largest bank deal of 2025 came together.
November 18 -
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Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller said in a speech Monday that private and public-sector data suggests that the labor market is continuing to weaken, making a 25 basis point rate cut in December a prudent choice.
November 17 -
Quality Control Advisor Plus is an integrated system which brings together previously separate units, cutting months off of Freddie Mac's current QC process.
November 17 -
The country's second-largest bank has unveiled a digital platform for retirement decisions — not on how to save, but how to disburse those savings in a steady, sustainable way.
November 17 -
The financial services firm based in Houston tried to buy a Chicago community bank three years ago as part of a plan to offer traditional banking and digital asset services on one platform. With Illinois state approval secured, it now awaits a decision from the Fed.
November 17 -
The bank is adding trusted contacts, specialized teams and new tech against scams, but consumer advocates say reimbursement is the key missing piece.
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