Credit cards
Credit cards
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Taylor Swift fans across Asia have flocked to sign up for United Overseas Bank's cards as the frenzy to get hold of the pop star's Singapore concert tickets heats up.
July 5 -
The Supreme Court's decision to strike down billions in debt forgiveness could make it harder for millions of Americans to pay back other kinds of debt. It also threatens to further curtail lending in an already sluggish credit market.
July 3 -
Wells Fargo leads $70 million funding effort targeting credit-challenged entrepreneurs; PayPal adds Tap to Pay for Venmo, Zettle; Amex names new CFO to succeed retiring veteran finance chief and more in this week's banking news roundup.
June 30 -
Rising interest rates on loans, greater borrowing and higher fees on deposit accounts all contributed to the increase. "Altogether, this paints a picture of debt that could really start to strain the checkbooks of American families," said Meghan Greene, a researcher at the nonprofit organization that authored the report.
June 25 -
The credit card company says it could raise interest rates, charge new fees and implement penalty-based pricing if late fees get capped at $8. But its ability to maneuver is constrained by a 14-year-old federal law.
June 12 -
The Simplicity credit card from Citigroup has had staying power, suggesting that a card without late fees can be profitable. Its success shows how the U.S. card market might look different under a controversial CFPB proposal to slash those charges.
June 11 -
Barclays' Peter Gasparro describes Barclays' unique approach
June 6 -
The ill-conceived proposed rule would increase costs for a significant majority of credit card customers.
June 1 -
Credit-card issuers and other lenders are developing financing options focused on managing interest, rewards and credit scores for consumers who face ongoing economic pressures to their budgets.
May 25 -
The product, designed for wealth management customers, is the first in the U.S. to implement Mastercard's Touch Card, which helps people distinguish credit, debit and prepaid cards through a notch on the card's edge.
May 24