Policy & Regulation

House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters announced she will hold two hearings in January to examine a proposal to overhaul the Community Reinvestment Act.

Granting a third party access to a bank's systems in exchange for more advanced technology can help prevent fraud, but it can also attract cyberattacks.

Some analysts warn the loosening of bank regulations may be hiding risks; watchdogs are demanding proof that financial institutions are ready for 2021.

The SAFE Banking Act is on hold after Sen. Mike Crapo announced his opposition to it. One observer suggested that could have a "chilling effect" on CUs looking to enter the pot banking space.

Several former high-level Wells Fargo executives are under criminal investigation in connection with the bank's fake-accounts scandal and could be indicted as soon as this month.

After declining to support the proposal drafted by the OCC and FDIC, the Federal Reserve could issue its own framework or just keep the current CRA regime.

The case before the court deals mainly with a statutory clause limiting the president’s ability to fire a CFPB director. But briefs filed with the court say striking that provision does not fully solve the bureau’s constitutional problems.

While his focus is on organic growth in Texas and California, Curt Farmer says he would consider a deal in those states if the right one comes along.

A recent study from the Federal Reserve outlines consumer habits at the point of sale and offers a preview of how things might trend in the decade ahead.

The 10 largest publicly traded euro-area lenders will see their capital requirements stabilize in 2020 after years of increases, according to recent filings. That may create space for higher dividends and buybacks, bolstering banking stocks.