Policy & Regulation

Barclays identified potential money laundering linked to currency transactions at its business in South Africa, where the British lender plans to wind down its investment.

A Malvern Bancorp director has resigned following a disagreement over one of the Paoli, Pa., company's clients.

WASHINGTON — A bank regulatory relief plan put forward by Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Vice Chairman Thomas Hoenig is getting support in the House.

First Federal Bank of Kansas City has agreed to a $2.8 million settlement with the Department of Housing and Urban Development to resolve allegations of redlining in African-American neighborhoods.

Twelve states hold their primaries on March 1, and the outcome could determine once and for all who the 2016 presidential nominees are for Republicans and Democrats. But there are also state primaries that could have a big impact on the general election this year. Here are four things for bankers to watch out for:

There are good, bad and ugly stories about how marijuana entrepreneurs deal with taxes and other financial management issues while having little access to banking services.

Western Union has promoted Jacqueline Molnar to chief compliance officer.

Many of the presidential candidates have backed steps to lighten community banks' burden, but we don't need to count on grandiose stump speeches and campaign pledges to make a difference.

Love him or hate him, Trump provokes strong reactions from much of the electorate, bankers included. His volatile temperament and penchant for showmanship have left many skeptical, but some see his business experience and dealmaking savvy as a positive.

The bank's approval last year to buy OneWest Bank included a condition to submit an updated Community Reinvestment Act plan, but the CRA program now being presented by CIT is far from adequate.