Banks have embraced the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s swift reversals on a range of topics, but the regulatory whiplash is complicating long-term business planning.

Ahead of a court hearing, the top lawyer at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says he ordered supervisory staff to get back to work. But examiners and supervisors are disputing that work is being done, noting that travel credit cards have been cut off.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's decision to halt operations against Russia could weaken intelligence important to banks defending against attackers.

With regulatory bills making their way through both houses of Congress, stablecoins could soon play a larger role in the financial system — with important implications for the Treasury market.

A study sponsored by America's Credit Unions finds that removing credit unions' tax-exempt status could raise consumer costs by $234.6 billion over 10 years, hurt GDP and result in job losses.

Lawmakers and regulators are cracking down on banks closing consumer accounts, but neither banks nor regulators have hard numbers on how big of a problem debanking really is — or why accounts are closed.

Donna Ferrato stopped paying her mortgage more than 15 years ago, yet she's still living in her Manhattan condo. Her case is part of a broader power struggle between mortgage lenders and homeowners in New York state.

President Trump's deregulatory promises have drawn praise from bank leaders, but leave experts worried of the potential for slipshod enforcement going forward.

By enabling consumers to link multiple payment options together, the card network can counter similar moves by rival Visa and fintechs such as Curve.

Deal advisors said the Trump administration's tariff threats and the specter of inflation have given some bankers reason to pause on acquisition plans. Momentum could still mount, but uncertainty in Washington is a detriment early in the new year.

The Trump administration's orders to stop supervisory exams at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are seen as a potential conflict of interest for Elon Musk, whose company X would have been overseen by the bureau when it launches its payments wallet.

The fees are controversial for card networks and consumers, but the impact on banks has been muted. Here's why that could change.

Small lenders produced net interest margin expansion in the fourth quarter, thanks in large part to interest rate cuts in the second half of 2024. Festering inflation, however, threatens to lead to rate increases that could stall their momentum.

The Trump administration's nominee to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Jonathan McKernan, is seen as an institutionalist with a deep knowledge of policy. But whether he keeps the bureau shuttered or rebuilds it is uncertain.

For the first time since the Eaton Fire erupted more than a month ago, Altadena has a bank branch that's open for business.

Large banks are starting to disclose the compensation they awarded to their CEOs last year. Early signs point to a bounceback after CEO pay fell in 2023.

Since August, Truist, KeyCorp and Goldman Sachs have granted one-time stock awards to certain executives they want to keep in place. One analyst wants shareholders to reject the bonuses, while consultants say there are valid reasons for banks to make the awards.

Potential cybersecurity and data privacy violations are among the many dangers of giving the Tesla CEO free rein over systems and data used for Social Security benefits and tax refunds. 

A bill offered by Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, would repeal Dodd-Frank Section 1071 and eliminate any data-collection requirements for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

The partnership with Visa Direct sets X Money up with infrastructure to be a global payments powerhouse, but getting consumers to actually use it will be an even bigger challenge.