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Anywhere in the world, if you had $55 billion in capital, and then lost $55 billion, your capital would be zero. But under the Fed’s own special accounting rule, if it lost $55 billion, its capital would still be $55 billion.

Senator-elect Elizabeth Warren successfully beat out GOP incumbent Sen. Scott Brown securing herself a spot on the Senate Banking Committee.

Banks often choose not to bring questions about products, terms and marketing to regulators, citing fear of retribution from front-line examiners. Creation of the CFPB separates consumer policymaking from examination activities, offering hope for open, clear communication.

Here we find a bank president, who makes a loan commitment over a martini - if I may be facetious - without even looking if there is an olive in the glass.

The money in TAG accounts is the hottest of the hot. If interest rates rise, these funds will disappear, hurting liquidity and capital for the banks that use the program.

Why young people are not joining credit unions and other insights.

The National Credit Union Association's proposed budget boost sign agency needs to be folded according to Treasure-Manager of Unity Credit Union Dennis G. Moriarity.

Rates dropped significantly since January of 2011 and there is no compelling reason to invest anymore. Does this mean you should not put your money to work?

How can you make sure your credit card program grabs its share of the holiday haul?

Henry Wirz, CEO of SAFE Credit Union, shares five more best practices his credit union has developed.