Deposits

The New York bank reported a double-digit increase in profits in the second quarter. But larger than expected deposit withdrawals — some by cryptocurrency-business customers — raised questions about its ability to fund growth and hurt its stock Tuesday.

If the agency’s treatment of Bank of America is extended to the rest of the industry, it will cause widespread confusion and excessive regulatory burden.

The Federal Reserve’s aggressive rate hikes are leading corporate clients to demand higher deposit rates, according to industry consultants. Some banks are better positioned than others to weather the changing landscape.

The two regional banks announced plans to abandon nonsufficient fund fees and make other moves that will reduce the revenue they collect from cash-strapped consumers.

Data as of Mar. 31, 2022. Dollars in thousands.

Goldman Sachs’ Marcus, Synchrony Financial, American Express and Capital One Financial are among the banks that have recently raised their five-year CD yields. The price competition arrives as the Federal Reserve acts quickly to rein in inflation, spurring expectations that rates will continue to rise.

Banks need to come together to create interoperable tokenized deposits, as part of an effort to bridge the gap between traditional finance and blockchain.

Sustainable finance activists argue in a new report that big companies are underreporting their emissions because they aren’t accounting for what banks do with their deposits. The findings add to a debate over how to measure firms’ contributions to climate change.

Online-only banks that place a premium on personalized customer service receive higher satisfaction ratings, according to a new survey by J.D. Power.

Year to date Dec. 31, 2021. Dollars in thousands.