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Money laundering in Latin America is said to be worsening and a corruption probe in Brazil adds to the worries, but Latin American banks are fighting hard to preserve business with U.S. banks.

On Dec. 31, 2016. Dollars in thousands.

Here's the latest look at how credit unions are making a major difference in the communities they serve.

Despite measures taken by the messaging service, banks are still responsible for their own cybersecurity; banks want easing of “operational risk” rules.

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State regulators shuttered First NBC Bank in New Orleans in what is expected to be the costliest failure since the tail end of the financial crisis.

Rusty Cloutier had been CEO of MidSouth Bancorp for 32 years. Energy-sector woes helped do him in.

An industry-backed bill that is headed to the desk of Gov. Mary Fallin is seen by critics as an effort to minimize the impact of a potential CFPB crackdown.

The beneficial ownership regulation, meant to catch financial criminals, has produced data that is useful in making small-business loans, LexisNexis Risk Solutions says.

Celebrating big milestones, educating the next generation of members and raising money to help those in need -- it's all part of the CU difference.

Loan demand disappointed as optimism for economic growth under President Trump gave way to uncertainty over the prospects for regulatory relief and tax reform. Credit quality held up, but the retail and health care sectors have become potential trouble spots. Here’s a recap drawn from banks’ quarterly earnings calls.

American Banker's Rob Blackwell and Marc Hochstein discuss the pushback from state regulators and consumer advocates against the OCC's proposed charter; Chris Skinner and Jim Marous hold forth on fintech.

JPMorgan Chase’s Colleen Briggs and Fiona Greig are among those working on ways to help a growing segment of consumers with wildly fluctuating incomes. Plus, the women of Wells Fargo’s board and a big promotion at Citi.

The bank has quit the R3 consortium, whose tech decisions were at odds with its own.

The New Jersey company's profit growth was constrained by an 11% increase in compensation and benefits and an 85% jump in consulting fees tied to compliance and other issues.

Sweeping new data-sharing rules require a substantial IT revamp at large financial institutions.

The credit union is the tenth largest in Pennsylvania, serving more than 80,000 members.

In addition to participating in NFL Draft activities this week, the $2.6 billion-asset CU will be the official credit union of the Jets for the coming season.

Proxy advisor firm says shareholders should abstain – but not vote against – Jes Staley at bank's May 10 meeting; shareholder alleges Wells targeted illegal aliens in phony accounts scheme.

Readers weigh in on Wells Fargo investors reelecting state regulators suing the OCC, Wells Fargo's annual meeting, ultralow interest rates and more.