New research shows that young Americans are finding it increasingly difficult to buy a home of their own. The co-author of a series of reports will delve into discoveries around the factors why.

Consumers are expected to be their own chief financial officers, and students should be formally prepared for the job like any professional. Banks can support such education programs and reward those who complete them.

Customers who have access to suitable credit and other offerings and know how to use them appropriately can seize economic opportunities, open businesses and contribute to the collective success of communities, F.N.B. chief Vincent Delie Jr. argues.

The complaint seeks unspecified damages over the bank’s mortgage origination and underwriting practices, alleging minority homebuyers were excluded from affordable, low-risk loans.

Citigroup said it exceeded targets it set to increase the percentage of women and Black executives among its ranks.

Adrienne Harris said the New York State Department of Financial Services will concentrate more on issues that have a big impact on people’s pocketbooks. The agency announced a move Monday that will likely save money for consumers who rely on check cashers.

The program is aligned with an initiative Bank of Montreal started in 2019 to double its support for small businesses and female entrepreneurs.

Toronto-Dominion Bank is adding child day care and elder care as eligible expenses for employees’ wellness accounts as lenders battle for talent and try to build workforces with greater diversity.

Citigroup created a new team inside its trading division that will focus on working closely with minority depository institutions and diverse broker-dealers and asset managers.

Helena Haynes-Carter will lead the Cleveland bank’s efforts to hire and retain a diverse pool of employees.