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The technology firm is pitching itself as a partner for the development of central bank digital currencies, hoping to gain its clients a role in newer payment systems.

Auto loan growth eased substantially in the second quarter amid competitive pressures from credit unions and other lenders.

Barstow Community Credit Union, which is merging with the much larger Frontwave, has seen a string of losses in recent years.

JPMorgan Chase, which has mostly been absent from the business of underwriting Texas municipal bonds for the past year, plans to revive its work with the state and its local governments soon.

The crypto industry yearns for clarity on stablecoin regulations, but allowing the central bank to set the rules of the road would stifle innovation.

The late-payment rate for the company's buy now/pay later loans rose above 2% for the first time this year in July and August, and CEO Max Levchin says a downturn is "more than likely."

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said the central bank will remain aggressive in fighting inflation despite promising economic data.

Customers told the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that bank customer service practices need a lot of work, but banks say more regulation would only make matters worse.

The Canadian bank, which reported its quarterly earnings Thursday, recorded $22 million in charges related to its acquisition of First Horizon. Executives say they still expect the deal to close no later than January.

Banks have long lamented the lack of transparency surrounding the government's use of suspicious activity reports, which are submitted to Fincen and passed along to the department.

From consumer credit to deposits to inflation, President Biden's move to excuse up to $20,000 in student debt per eligible borrower will have ramifications throughout the banking sector.

Four consumer organizations joined the Independent Community Bankers of America in opposition to the automaker's push for an industrial bank. They cited consumer privacy concerns and the risk of mixing commerce with banking.

The combination of Klamath Public Employees Federal Credit Union and Pacific Crest Federal Credit Union would create an organization with more than $335 million of assets and roughly 24,000 members.

The agency issued an interpretive rule earlier this month that said digital marketers must comply with federal consumer financial protection law. Banks will need to double down on compliance when engaging with these companies.

Kathleen Orovitz will be the Rhode Island credit Union's next president and chief executive, succeeding Gary Furtado, who announced his retirement in June.

Affirm must demonstrate it can maintain healthy loan growth to regain investor confidence when reporting earnings results Thursday, while Klarna unveils results next week.

The megabank had previously announced plans to shed consumer and commercial banking units in Russia, which invaded Ukraine in February. The revised plan is expected to cost about $170 million over the next year and a half.

Wealthier Americans cut their credit card spending for a third straight month in July as inflation and market volatility weighed on sentiment, according to a study by Bank of America Institute. 

The state's lottery program has begun referring the 30,000 people a year who buy winning tickets to credit unions for financial advice.

Firms like Amazon Go and Zippin are focusing more on data their systems collect that isn't captured by traditional point-of-sale systems. This information can play a key role in loyalty programs or back-office tasks such as tracking inventory.