The financial industry has been bracing for the Trump administration’s planned revisions to Dodd-Frank, but banks are taking aim at another, potentially even more consequential regulatory framework: the rules and procedures around curbing money laundering and financial support of terrorism.

At a time of dangerous political division, the plan to grant federal charters to financial technology firms can address policy goals favored by both parties.

The New York State Department of Financial Services is hoping to expand its authority to marketplace lenders, brokers, merchant cash advance companies and others that previously could operate in the state without a license.

A protectionist banking policy could lead to reprisal from overseas regulators, financial instability and less cross-border business.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is seeking feedback on the benefits and risks of using alternative data sources, such as rent or utility payments, that would allow lenders to build a credit history for unbanked consumers.

The Basel III capital requirements are making it hard for banks to stay in the servicing business, said David Motley, president of Colonial Savings. Their exodus from the market indirectly hurts consumers, he argued.

Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, the chairman of the House financial institutions subcommittee, said Wednesday that he plans to reintroduce a bill that would change the way banks are designated as systemically important.

Once again profitable, the Tuscaloosa-based institution has been released from conservatorship.

An inside look at growth strategies from some of the top 10 CUs for potential membership growth.

Some fintech firms are flatly rejecting the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's creation of a charter for such firms, citing fears that it will come with too many strings attached.

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo said Wednesday that although he plans to begin working on housing finance reform and changes to the Dodd-Frank Act, the poor relationship between Democrats and Republicans will hinder any progress.

The Online Lending Policy Institute says it aims to fill a gap in fintech research.

Jan Owen, California's commissioner of business oversight, on Tuesday invited representatives of 13 fintech companies to a "frank, constructive dialogue" on the obstacles they face with state licenses.

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen appeared Tuesday before an uncommonly collegial hearing of the Senate Banking Committee, but the lack of outward drama masked the fact that lawmakers from both parties were using her testimony to lay the groundwork for a broader battle over the future of regulatory reform.

Municipal CU and Healthcare Financial FCU have both widened their potential fields of membership.

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen appeared Tuesday before an uncommonly collegial hearing of the Senate Banking Committee, but the lack of outward drama masked the fact that lawmakers from both parties were using her testimony to lay the groundwork for a broader battle over the future of regulatory reform.

Rather than roll back provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act that have strengthened financial stability, policymakers should focus regulatory reform on tailoring rules for community banks.

Chief executives at the biggest U.S. regional banks are asking U.S. lawmakers to consider easing capital requirements and repealing part of the Dodd-Frank financial overhaul that caps fees banks charge retailers on debit-card transactions.

Rather than just avoiding costly rules, cost-benefit analyses can also validate worthy ones. That is the case with proposals to toughen the leverage ratio.

Steven Mnuchin was confirmed 53-47 as Treasury secretary late Monday after two days of debate in which Democrats questioned the former banker's honesty.