Opinions

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) is raising another round of questions about a lawyer who works for the New York attorney general, which has sued the company over the mortgage conduct of Bear Stearns.

The Federal Reserve Board said Friday it will give stakeholders more time to comment on a proposal that would overhaul the way the U.S. central bank supervises foreign banks operating in the U.S.

The National Grocers Association said its board voted to opt out of a multibillion-dollar antitrust settlement with Visa Inc. and MasterCard Inc. over merchant fees.

The market should pay more attention to whether banks are adequately capitalized for unabated fraud, such as misrepresentations of securities or insider trading, settlement complications and other operational failures.

Forcing the networks to let merchants surcharge for card payments will remove the advantage of retailers that accept only cash or other alternatives such as Bitcoin.

First Sound Bank (FSWA) in Seattle has bought back its Troubled Asset Relief Program shares after raising nearly $8 million.

The CFPB's attempt to help struggling student borrowers is tackling the right problem — $1.1 trillion in outstanding loan debt — but can't affect 85% of that figure, which is in federal loans.

Consumer advocates remain frustrated with servicers for not offering more principal write-downs and loan modifications to help borrowers stay in their homes.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is seeking public comment on the most beneficial ways for Congress and regulators to step in and aid distressed student loan borrowers.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Thursday it was requesting public comment on the best ways for Congress or regulators to help struggling student loan borrowers.