Public finance

Huntington Bancshares is acquiring Hutchinson Shockey as both look to broaden their public finance reach.

The company has created a municipal group that will focus on nonpublic financing services at a time when loans to bond issuers are declining.

The acting head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has made clear he wants to rein in the bureau’s spending, but what exactly he plans to cut is a mystery.

From giveaways to budgeting tips and more, here's how credit unions are helping members have a romantic Valentine's Day, no matter how big or small their price point.

Mick Mulvaney, acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, said his zero-funding request for the agency is not meant to drain it of resources.

Post-crisis financial rules have made the business of project lending less profitable for commercial banks. Foreign competitors have stepped in to fill the void, but U.S. banks can carve out a niche as bond offering managers and financial advisers.