‘Get on with it’: Fed’s Waller urges September rate cut
Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller criticized his fellow Federal Open Market Committee members for not cutting interest rates in July, but said he is “hopeful” that easing monetary policy soon can keep the labor market from “deteriorating.”
Artificial intelligence has made sneaky ‘liability management’ harder
The era of borrowers being able to shift assets into subsidiaries outside the reach of creditors is ending, as AI enables lenders to identify and preemptively block such strategies.
Press Release: FDIC Publishes Enforcement Orders for July 2025
PRESS RELEASE | AUGUST 29, 2025 FDIC Publishes Enforcement Orders for July 2025 WASHINGTON – The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today published a list of orders of administrative enforcement actions taken against banks and individuals in July 2025. There are no administrative hearings scheduled for September 2025. Order of Prohibition from Further Participation and […]
Fed independence hangs on meaning of ‘for cause’
Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook’s lawsuit against President Trump is challenging his move to remove her from office because allegations against her do not constitute “cause.” How courts weigh in could dictate the future of the central bank’s independence from the White House.
Credit building fintech launches EWA product
Self Financial sees earned wage access as the perfect compliment to its suite of credit building products. It’s the latest example of EWA being paired with broader financial wellness products.
Pinnacle, Synovus seek to sell pending merger to investors
On Thursday, the two banks disclosed a presentation that seeks to reinforce the strategic rationale behind the proposed $8.6 billion deal.
Wells Fargo: Supply chains adjust as tariffs hike costs
As the holiday shopping season approaches, retailers are grappling with how to optimize their inventory and set prices amid higher tariffs. A new Wells Fargo report sheds light on how businesses are adapting.
TD Bank has shrunk U.S. assets by $48B since asset cap
The Canadian bank said it will take at least a year to hit an inflection point in U.S. loan growth. It has been shedding assets in an effort to free up space for growth in more promising business lines.
Mortgage rates hit 10-month low as Powell hints at Fed cut
The 30-year fixed rate mortgage fell 2 basis points this week, Freddie Mac said, but other sources like Zillow and Lender Price reported larger drops.
Criticism of federally backed credit union lending is misguided
Community development financial institutions have a long history of providing vital economic lifelines to communities across the country. Credit unions have always been an important part of that story.