Policy & Regulation

From massive growth and consolidation to the fallout after the corporate credit union crisis, uncertainty at the National Credit Union Administration and more, here's a look at the decade in review.

With fintech firms appearing stuck in neutral in their efforts to seek bank charters from federal regulatory agencies, observers say state licensing options could be in vogue again in 2020.

Organizers of Bank of St. George still need to raise $18 million before opening.

Credit unions bought banks at a record pace in 2019, but just a decade ago it had never been done before. Gary Easterling helped change that.

Regulators' oversight of the industry's switch to a new interest rate benchmark is expected to intensify as a key deadline approaches.

By adding strong authentication to the “tap,” consumers can benefit from greater security without harming the user experience of contactless. Or slowing throughput time for merchants, says Fingerprints’ Lina Aondolf-Orup.

A risk-based capital rule for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is expected to top the agenda in 2020 as the companies’ regulator executes plans for their release into the private sector.

Washington Democrat Denny Heck is one of only a few lawmakers currently serving in Congress to have experience working inside a credit union.

Some legislators and consumer groups want federal regulators to block such alliances. Here’s why that’s a bad idea.

With adjustments to the post-crisis regulatory framework now complete, the Federal Reserve may begin the decade year with a focus on supervisory and examination processes.