Legal issues and news

UniCredit SpA stopped using Facebook Inc. for advertising, alleging the media giant hasn’t acted ethically, a move other large companies have also threatened to make.

But data privacy is likely to deter banks from partnering with the social media company; the online listings company wants to "reshape" the market.

Given how much financial activity occurs every second, every day, it’s important for banks and financial organizations to develop a robust AML strategy that is effective in stopping fraudsters in their tracks, according to Gaurav Deshpande, vice president of marketing at TigerGraph.

The bank's predicament suggests that the Trump administration's hard-line stance on immigration can cause headaches for financial institutions.

The unnamed customer, who was on a list of suspects involved with weapons of mass destruction, used an HSBC credit card to make 12 payments in the second quarter, the company told shareholders Monday.

Bankers at Sonoma Valley Bank were convicted of bank fraud, money laundering and other offenses.

Six months after the Federal Reserve put Wells Fargo on a strict diet — no more growth until it cleans up its act — shareholders are finding it’s not so bad.

A legal battle is being waged between a U.S. bank and its insurer over the insurer’s refusal to pay out on a cyber policy, in the wake of hacks on the bank which led to a loss of over $2.4 million. The case flags the problems of insurance in the fast-moving world of digital security.

The $2.1 billion settlement is likely to be the last of the big toxic mortgage cases from the financial crisis; the move pressures rivals to lower prices.

The agreement was likely the last of the big cases to be cleared by the Justice Department, and Wells paid less than its peers did to resolve the lingering mortgage probes stemming from the meltdown.

Ten years after faulty mortgages upended the global financial system, Wells Fargo agreed to pay $2.09 billion to settle a U.S. probe into its creation and sale of loans that contributed to the disaster.

Wire and other payments fraud affected a record number of businesses last year, and the FBI is warning in particular about real estate scams.

The former SoFi CEO raises funds for his new venture despite recent admissions about dating employees; female employee says Mel Watt harassed her.

The roster of potential witnesses at the trial of President Trump's former campaign manager includes current and former employees of Citizens Financial Group, Banc of California and The Federal Savings Bank.

A community bank in Virginia thought the $2.4 million hackers stole from its customers would be fully covered by its insurance policy, but its carrier begged to differ. Their highly technical legal fight is a cautionary tale for all bankers who assume they are sufficiently covered.

Small banks are being warned to slow down mobile tool development and check vendor arrangements, as researchers repeatedly find vulnerabilities that can be exploited by cybercriminals.

A ruling involving a Cleveland law firm casts doubt on CFPB claims that attorneys misrepresent their role to consumers.

Jack Remondi issued a direct call Wednesday for the agency to drop its lawsuit against the student loan servicer. “You’ve had five years to look for your evidence, you’ve found none,” he said.

An uptick in fines and a new tactic to counter claims about the CFPB’s authority contrast sharply with the agency’s rhetoric.

If credit union boards of directors don't shape the organization's culture and responsiveness for whistleblower situations, the institution will suffer consequences to both its balance sheet and reputation.