BMO Harris Bank in Chicago recently became the first financial institution to offer a Mastercard that allows transgender and nonbinary people to use their preferred names. Members of that community often experience disproportionate financial hardship, in part because of employment discrimination.

The bank may extend advisory service to clients with as little as $5,000 to invest; trading of the cryptocurrency has plunged.

Issuers have started adding metal to their credit cards; banks have been “slow” to add diversity in executive ranks, filings suggest.

The National Credit Union Administration recently made it easier to hire job applicants with small criminal offenses in their past, but some in the industry still have concerns.

In some cases bankers' willingness to close branches and cut staff is a testament to their company's strength.

The CFPB has promised an equal-access rule for small-business lending for nearly a decade. But Apple’s recent discrimination inquiry into its credit card could force the agency’s hand.

The number of fintech startups has declined rapidly; several banks are using customer data to help customize retail offers.

The number of fintech startups has declined rapidly; several banks are using customer data to help customize retail offers.

The bank will continue to hold cash in sweep accounts until 2031, although at a lower rate; capital requirements could lead big banks to hold off lending.

Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Sherrod Brown want the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to examine allegations of bias against women who applied for an Apple credit card underwritten by Goldman Sachs.

Rodney Hood, chairman of the National Credit Union Administration board, visited a Connecticut institution while others announced personnel changes.

Credit Union Journal's annual showcase of some of the industry's most innovative and effective growth strategies.

The $26 billion all-stock deal has the OK of the boards from both companies; the administration says it will move on privatization without federal backing.

House Democrats described the disparate impact standard as "the most important tool" for enforcing the Fair Housing Act.

Readers react to the FDIC's proposal allowing banks to hire ex-cons, regulators looking into climate-change risk at banks, whether rewards programs drive loyal customers and more.

Bank of America says in a 23-page report that it has boosted the percentage of women and people of color among senior management and hired thousands of people from low- and moderate-income communities.

Several credit union leaders were recognized for their contributions while other personnel changes were announced.

The CFPB has promised an equal-access rule for small-business lending for nearly a decade. But Apple’s recent discrimination inquiry into its credit card could force the agency’s hand.

The Boise-based credit union is the fourth institution in the Northwest to receive the recognition.

The charter may provide greater confidence for digital currency investors; bank expects to make large-scale job cuts in its global banking and markets unit.