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Social distancing and other pandemic-related measures are making it harder for banks in the Gulf region to rely on tried-and-true contingencies.

The Minneapolis company, like other banks, moved its program for college students online because of the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s a look at what improved and what was lost.

Banks can capitalize on Amazon’s ambitions by teaming up to launch financial products and services aimed at coveted customer segments. But they should beware the legal and regulatory pitfalls.

Late fees on loan payments and late-arriving documents tied to forbearance and loan forgiveness are just some examples of how delays caused by cutbacks at the U.S. Postal Service could affect lenders and their customers.

Executives and boards are bracing for elevated loan losses and stagnant revenue, which will mean more conversations about belt tightening as opposed to added investment.

With continued economic instability as a result of the coronavirus, how will the US manage the uncertainty that appears to have no end in sight.

The slowdown in branch traffic brought on by the coronavirus outbreak has accelerated consumers’ adoption of online banking and other tech, meaning banks have no time to waste in digitizing their customer-facing applications, says Bruce Van Saun.

Treasurer Ma has championed programs to give minority and women-owned businesses a seat at the table throughout her career. A mission of the Treasurer is increasing diversity to increase equitable outcomes.

As their employees continue to navigate the challenges of balancing work and home life during a pandemic, banks are pitching in to offer everything from child care reimbursement to nanny placement to tutoring services.

New research finds that it's become harder than ever to acquire new customers — and equally challenging to engage newly acquired ones.

New research finds that it's become harder than ever to acquire new customers — and equally challenging to engage newly acquired ones

An internally built system called Advanced Listening analyzes phone calls, emails, text messages and more, identifying possible compliance violations, systemic issues and opportunities to improve processes, products and customer service.

Managing a major lender in the midst of COVID fears and social unrest has required a rethink of banking norms. Exploring the executive decisions all leaders must consider is the recipient of American Banker's Banker of the Year award.

With big banks largely shunning the program, small banks see an opening to grab more market share in commercial lending.

JPMorgan Chase is funding a two-year initiative in which Commonwealth, a nonprofit, will study the impact of artificial intelligence and other technologies on the financially vulnerable.

Barb Godin, the deputy chief risk officer and chief credit officer at the Birmingham, Ala., bank, is stepping down after a 45-year career in banking.

Jelena McWilliams's term as FDIC chair expires in 2023, and she cannot be removed by an incoming president. But if Joe Biden prevails, he may ask her to stay — and if she does, governing a Democratic-majority board would be a very different proposition.

Vanessa Colella, innovation chief at Citi, says remote working has had a democratizing effect. She also touches on the types of technology Citi has been incubating, the startups it’s investing in and her efforts at fostering a culture of generosity.

Mary Mack is expected to say that other employees were scared of Carrie Tolstedt, according to the bank’s regulators. Tolstedt, one of five former Wells executives facing civil charges in connection with the bank’s phony-accounts scandal, could be fined as much as $25 million.

Dana Wade, a former OMB official, says a strong capital footing will help the Federal Housing Administration weather an uptick in delinquencies and ensure the mortgage market is viable once the economy recovers.