Demographics

Young consumers do not trust centralized authorities, making the distributed ledger attractive, according to Donika Kraeva, strategic communications manager for Dentacoin.

The National Credit Union Administration’s only newly chartered credit union so far this year hopes to reach a highly unique target membership.

Digital banks dispute the notion that they can skimp on customer service because millennials are only shopping for low fees and high savings rates.

The company said that Michael Segner had also succeeded Stephen Mourlam as its president.

Richard Murray IV was named chairman, succeeding John Holcomb III. Murray replaced Holcomb as CEO last year.

Legislation allowing regular bill payments to count toward credit history would solve more problems than some critics fear it would create.

In an exclusive CUJ Q&A, Seaway President Daryl Newell reflects on transitioning from banks to credit unions, shares what football can teach about leadership and offers a few picks for the upcoming pro and college football seasons.

The agency says it will act independently of other regulators to release a notice asking for public input on revamping the decades-old law.

After the 2008 banking crisis, centralized payment systems and financial services don’t have as much appeal to the younger set as a more transparent decentralized system, argues Csaba Csabai, founder and CEO of Inlock.

Banks should update their online and mobile applications — bigger font sizes, perhaps — to ensure their offerings are accessible to older customers.

Theodora Lau and Brad Leimer of Unconventional Ventures, Heather Holmes of Genivity and Marci Lobel-Esrig of SilverBills discuss fintech for older generations.

After the National Credit Union Administration asked for comments on proposed revisions and expansions to its Payday Alternative Loan program, credit unions offered their suggestions for how to fix it.

Craig Kauffman had been a regional executive for Susquehanna Bancshares and BB&T.

The Minneapolis company said Wednesday that Richard, a senior executive in its risk management office, will succeed Bill Parker in October.

Helping the underserved, especially abroad, can help banks retain top workers and boost profits.

Interactive teller machines and other solutions are helping credit unions improve service for members whose primary language is not English.

Forty credit unions participated in the study, which led to nearly $85 million in loans over the course of 18 months.

In recent weeks, several banks and fintechs have added new branches or new units, and in the process brought aboard new leadership. Here's a roundup of key hires.

Zillow claims 35 million renters visit its websites and mobile apps each month in search of a home or apartment. This network of landlords and renters has been built off the back of listing property values, real estate sales, taxes paid, photos and more for homes, condos and apartments.

Allowing alternative data such as rent and utility payments has bipartisan support, but some say it could create more problems than it solves.