Opinions

Canada's largest bank is bracing for the impact of a threatened U.S. 25% tariff on imports from north of the border. But the cloudy 2025 outlook was offset by strong results last quarter.

The Federal Reserve's outgoing vice chair for supervision touted a "culture of curiosity" among the central bank's supervisors, but said it is a challenge to balance responsibility and innovation.

Partnerships between innovative banks and fintechs must adopt a "shared responsibility" model for the safety and soundness of the partnership.

Regulators need to consider the risk and complexity of a BaaS companies and connect the dots to bank safety and soundness and consumer protection.

Trump administration nominees Bill Pulte and Jonathan McKernan will face Senate scrutiny Thursday over their approaches to oversight, with industry support but expected Democratic opposition, particularly from Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

The changing of the guard at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and hope among bankers for mergers and acquisitions activity are popular items this month.

While the March 3 submission deadline holds firm, compliance experts suggested guidance inquiries for Home Mortgage Disclosure Act filers could be lacking.

During his final week as the Federal Reserve's top regulator, Michael Barr outlined several proposals that he believes would bolster the financial system against emerging risks.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and SoLo Funds, a small-loan fintech, mutually dismissed a case regarding loan cost disclosures and state licensing.

The FDIC withdrew its amicus brief supporting Colorado's opt-out law on interest rate exportation, highlighting the agency's more fintech-friendly regulatory approach under acting Chair Travis Hill.