Securities

M&T Bank, Zions and Comerica are among the regional banks facing the most pressure on net interest margins, Wells Fargo analysts said in a research note to investors.

The broker and the companies he operated allegedly induced veterans to hand over their federal benefits in violation of the law.

On Mar. 31, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

The banking industry isn't prepared to transition away from a key financial benchmark in 2021, and steps need to be taken now to avoid market disruptions.

The launch of a combined securitization platform for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is meant to ease the transition to a new housing finance system. But questions remain about how the mortgage sphere will adapt to the single security.

It's tempting to reach for higher returns on securities in anticipation of tightening margins. However, that strategy has pitfalls, including underestimating risks or being caught flat-footed by future rate moves.

On Dec. 31, 2018. Dollars in thousands.

As bankers' skepticism about blockchain deepens, crypto firms should demonstrate how the technology can help financial companies, such as by extending access to the underbanked, says Hinkes, a prominent advocate of blockchain.

Credit union clients of CMS will be able to make securities transactions without commissions.

Several megabanks have sued the National Credit Union Administration claiming breach of settlement in a previous case related to mortgage-backed securities, but trends may favor the agency.

On Sep. 30, 2018. Dollars in thousands.

On Sep. 30, 2018. Dollars in thousands.

The $25.5 billion-asset company has also restructured its securities portfolio as part of a broader effort to reduce costs and improve profits.

On Jun. 30, 2018. Dollars in thousands.

In what would be its third acquisition in a year, the company formerly known as BofI Holding is buying a firm that clears trades for independent broker-dealers.

On Jun. 30, 2018. Dollars in thousands.

A big acquisition engineered by Claudine Gallagher catapulted BNP Paribas into the top 10 U.S. mutual fund administrators.

As competitors retreated from securities lending, BNY Mellon's Michelle Neal saw an opening.

On Mar. 31, 2018. Dollars in thousands.

Saburo Araki said he's giving a high priority to what he describes as the difficult task of stamping out staff harassment since he took over in April as head of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's brokerage venture with Morgan Stanley.