Banking

Credit unions won't have to comply with the controversial rule until at least 2020, but a separate proposal on alternative capital could raise the ire of banking groups.

Financial institutions need to adapt their offerings to meet the preferences of these young consumers or they risk losing ground to fintechs and other nontraditional players.

The Bank Policy Institute said the Current Expected Credit Loss model is a “sea change” from how banks have traditionally set aside reserves.

The firms' profit reports this week showed they're increasingly rushing into the booming market for lending to high-net-worth individuals. So far, it's paying off: Morgan Stanley has tripled those loans in the past five years, while Goldman Sachs is expanding overseas.

The California company reported increases in loans and deposits, along with a wider net interest margin.

Earnings were bolstered by lower taxes and higher asset-servicing fees, but revenue was flat and analysts raised concerns about a shrinking deposit base.

The program will focus on increasing lending to small and medium enterprises in Guatemala, Burkina Faso and Kenya.

The company said it is trying to improve shareholder returns as rising rates cut into its net interest margin.

The New York bank, which reported a 25% increase in third-quarter earnings Thursday, recently began serving digital-asset companies and private equity firms.

Commercial and industrial lending rose 8% in the third quarter at the Cleveland bank, but other factors drove its double-digit gain in profits as overall loan growth was modest.

The Connecticut company also reported modest loan growth and a greatly improved net interest margin.

The company will pay $42 million for Oak Park River Forest Bancshares.

In honor of International Credit Union Day, here's CU Journal's annual look at the everyday occurrences – both routine and meaningful – that bring "the credit union difference" to life.

Banks ask Congress for help with a rule that forces them to estimate loan losses; The network will allow banks to "exchange and verify trade information."

The information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the Web. Today: BBVA pushes open banking in the U.S.; Curve plans support for mobile wallets; Civil's first news IPO falls short; Apptizer adds new restaurant technology.

The $286.4 million deal is an important test for Upgrade, which has raised $142 million of equity over the past two years but has yet to turn a profit.

The Portland, Ore, company also benefited from lower expenses and an improved efficiency ratio.

Intent on rapidly capturing the value and benefits of these new services, companies too often take a path of least resistance to cloud assessment and operational planning, writes Justin Yunag, chief digital officer, financial services for Atos North America Operations.

David Reed, a Republican, is stepping down as a state legislator after redistricting cost him a shot at a congressional seat.

Banks should work to shield some customers who may otherwise be flagged or blocked by AI-powered safeguards, and consider using alternative data to expand services to the underbanked.