Regulation

Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom and New Zealand are among the countries where local post offices provide a wide range of banking services.

The Senate voted to begin debate Monday night on legislation that would delay flood insurance premium increases for some homeowners.

Southern First Bancshares (SFST) in Greenville, S.C., used a private placement to convert preferred stock tied to the Troubled Asset Relief Program into common stock.

Charlie Shrem, the digital currency entrepreneur indicted on money laundering charges, has resigned as vice chairman of the Bitcoin Foundation.

New York's financial regulator today said that the state will propose regulations for oversight of virtual currencies such as Bitcoin this year.

Benjamin Lawsky, New York's financial regulator, today said that the state will propose regulations for oversight of virtual currencies such as Bitcoin this year.

Community banking representatives met with hostility a recommendation that the U.S. Postal Service consider offering financial services. The proposal raises questions about whether the Obama administration is trying to circumvent Congress and replace payday lenders with a government entity. American Banker staffers discuss.

Does Bitcoin require its own set of regulations, or can businesses that trade in the virtual currency and payment system be policed effectively under existing rules?

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a three-page advisory Monday in response to recent card and data breaches, encouraging consumers to monitor their accounts for unauthorized charges or debits.

Zions Bancorp. (ZION) in Salt Lake City reported a quarterly loss after recording charges tied to its portfolio of collateralized-debt obligations.