Investments

Federal regulators should amend a capital buffer requirements for certain derivatives to avoid economic damage.

The head of the firm's real estate investment arm pushed back at the idea that buildings with coworking companies as lead tenants are risky bets for lenders.

MetroCity Bankshares has said it could use the proceeds to open branches or pursue acquisitions.

Small merchants often have to squeeze a hodgepodge of hardware onto their counters to manage government electronic benefit transfers, a distinct niche Novo Dia Group is working to solve with an investment from Square.

The EU wants to protect the euro and ensure Facebook’s digital currency isn’t used for money laundering; the brokerage is partnering with six banks to offer 2% on account balances.

Software creates a portfolio for bank customers that could be designed to support, say, efficient energy sources or refugees and avoid investments clients consider objectionable.

A combination of mutual and clashing interests has driven many players — credit unions, big banks, community banks and fintechs — to offer high-interest, digital-only savings and checking.

A combination of mutual and clashing interests has driven many players — big banks, community banks, credit unions and fintechs — to offer high-interest, digital-only savings and checking.

A new law authorizes municipalities in the nation’s largest state to charter their own financial institutions to reinvest public funds into the community.

States are just beginning to regulate cryptocurrency as a credit collateral for lenders. More can be done.