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Decades-old measures designed to rein in risky lenders are now preventing healthy banks from tapping crucial sources of funds.

There is a surprising amount of pessimism in the air among bankers, including fears of another recession and House Democratic activism. But there are lots of reasons financial institutions should be feeling good.

The megabank’s continued compliance problems suggest that all of its board members, along with 100 of its most senior managers, should be replaced to make way for real change.

The initiative would allow financial firms to test new — and potentially less transparent — disclosure forms on customers.

The end of one-party rule in Washington could move the needle on efforts to devise a new housing finance framework.

Readers respond to the burgeoning debate over brokered deposits, consider the Democratic presidential hopefuls for 2020, weigh the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's latest regulatory efforts and more.

A 10-year exemption for banks offering estimated fees and exchange rates under the rule, instead of exact amounts, is set to expire in 2020. Lawmakers should consider a temporary extension.

The agency’s flawed methodology for determining interest rate caps on certain accounts poses risks for banks offering free, low-deposit checking and the financial system more broadly.

As he weighs a possible presidential bid, Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, touched on a likely campaign theme Tuesday, saying both political parties have done a poor job dealing with rural concerns.

Rep. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., crafted a moderate message and will head to the Senate after having backed legislation providing banks with regulatory relief.

Sen. Sherrod Brown, a longtime industry critic, said Monday that he’s weighing a possible 2020 bid.

Social Security numbers are used to verify identity across the financial services industry, but their use is outdated and leaves consumers vulnerable to data breaches.

A split Congress starting in January will likely result in total legislative gridlock – which actually works both for and against credit unions.

What the Democrats' House takeover means for banks; Synchrony has a lot to lose in fight with Walmart; should industry fear Waters-led banking panel?; and more from this week's most-read stories.

At the California and Nevada CU Leagues' annual REACH conference in Hollywood, credit union executives offered their take on how the 2018 election could impact the industry.

There was speculation the North Carolina congressman wanted a higher Republican leadership role, but on Thursday he expressed interest in the ranking member position.

The presumptive chair of the Financial Services Committee resumed her tough criticism of the administration, but also committed to "hearing a range of views" if handed the gavel.

The head of the Consumer Bankers Association lays out four industry priorities for the regulatory push to overhaul the Community Reinvestment Act.

During his time as U.S. attorney general, Jeff Sessions was an outspoken opponent of the legalization of cannabis sales. Now that Sessions has resigned, legal marijuana is poised to become a growth industry.

The results won’t do much to stimulate loan growth but could still provide the boost that investors have been waiting for.