Hot inflation report puts Fed on track for December rate hike
Inflation continued to pick up steam in October, setting the Fed up to raise interest rates by a quarter point or more next month.
Credit Unions’ income tax exemption is directly tied to their mission
Bank trade groups’ attacks on credit unions focus on red herrings like membership requirements and a well-deserved income tax exemption. What they ignore is how well credit unions serve their members.
These are the best banks to work for in 2026
American Banker’s Best Banks to Work For program honors 100 banks across the U.S. that have kept their employees happy amid a host of internal and external challenges.
Morgan Stanley places big bet on scale as AI commoditizes advice
Morgan Stanley’s head of wealth management says technology is turning firms’ previous advantages in portfolio construction and financial planning into common property.
Why some community banks are going slow on AI adoption
Many smaller lenders are taking a cautious, skeptical approach to the new technology, citing cybersecurity risks and the importance of human relationships.
Waller calls for raising interest rates 25 basis points — at least
The Federal Reserve governor said even a surprisingly low CPI print would not be enough to dissuade him from voting for a hike next month.
Title waivers going national soon Pulte says; UWM, Rate already in
The FHFA chief said steps could be taken to fulfil President Trump’s executive order calling for expansion of the Fannie Mae pilot before the end of the year.
San Francisco poised to approve public-banking measure
As the city continues to count ballots, the votes in favor of creating a governance framework for a public bank have gained a lead that appears to be insurmountable.
Will the midterms trigger an RIA M&A rush? It’s complicated
Any impact from Democrats’ victories last week may take longer to emerge in wealth management M&A than in other industries. But typically strong momentum closes out any year — especially after elections.
How Canada’s real-time payment rail challenges bank innovation
The long-awaited instant settlement scheme has finally launched, pressuring banks to improve processing technology before fintechs swoop in to nab clients.