Retail & Commercial

Financial firms are going on offense in Washington, pressing a policy agenda that would have been unimaginable just a few months ago. Some proposals, like reforming the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, have been floated before while others began to gain traction after Republicans swept the November elections. Here's a look at some of the industry's requests.

The trade group says that by merging the Share Insurance Fund and Corporate Stabilization Fund to issue dividends now – instead of in 2020 – the regulator could avoid instituting new premiums to the NCUSIF.

Rogue Credit Union is growing rapidly, but insists it is not pursuing growth.

One of the root problems of investing disparities is lack of diversity among those who make investment decisions. Here’s how to change the dynamic.

Chicago-based Akouba will offer its origination and underwriting platform to ABA-member banks, which will receive preferred pricing.

The new office will look for ways to improve UX for customers in digital and traditional channels.

Banks are helping customers build healthy financial habits through their apps. The tools could also strengthen customer retention when rates go up.

While lenders support the intent of a proposal to encourage the growth of private flood insurance, they claim a regulatory proposal doesn’t give lenders enough flexibility and remains too complicated.

Some execs have plenty to be sour about, but others are emphasizing the possibilities amid today's economic and political realities. Their contrasting mindsets were on full display at a Credit Suisse conference this week.

From grand openings to donations to assist life-saving research, credit unions are giving back in a big way.