Lending

Economic downturns are inevitable, but regulatory overreaction to them shouldn't be. We need to rethink the way banks are allowed to recover from economic shocks.

A key bank stock index ticked up after the Federal Reserve hinted that it could lower rates later this year. But there are still a number of economic uncertainties that are holding shareholders back.

The top five banks have combined construction loans of more than $72 billion.

The top five banks and thrifts have more than $1 trillion in combined commercial and industrial loans as of September 30, 2023.

The Center for Responsible Lending calls for states to continue to police high-cost lenders rather than facilitating their growth.

The Indiana bank is "on offense by continuing to invest in new client-facing and key support talent and being ready and opportunistic for acquisitions," CEO Jim Ryan says.

The former treasurer of FMC Corp. worries that the proposed new capital rules will translate into higher costs for corporate borrowers and reduced access to key types of financing options.

The top five banks have combined construction loans of more than $71 billion.