Fintechs want Congress to preempt state privacy laws
The American Fintech Council wants Congress to amend the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act to preempt state privacy laws with both entity-level and data-level exemptions, as well as eliminating restrictions on the secondary use of data.
We shouldn’t let banks build roadblocks in the path of open banking
Rent-seeking banks looking to profit from their monopoly on access to customer data can’t be allowed to stymie the development of open banking in the U.S.
CRE but without much risk: A Florida bank finds a new niche
Orlando-based Cogent Bank has hired a team to finance single-tenant net lease properties, an asset class characterized by exceptional credit quality.
The current banking environment makes a focus on ESG vital to growth
When banks proactively adapt to climate and societal trends, modernize infrastructure and weave environmental, social and governance priorities into decision-making, they enhance resilience and unlock new growth.
Cardinal CU adds fractional investing to gain young members
The Cleveland-based credit union recently launched a fractional stock rewards program for members ages 18 to 28 through a partnership with Bits of Stock.
Fed sets this year’s capital requirements for large banks
Most big banks saw modest reductions in their requirements following this year’s stress tests. The results come as the Fed prepares to smooth year-to-year swings with a new averaging rule.
No ruling on whether Fed. Gov. Lisa Cook stays on the job
The D.C. District Court held a hearing this morning and defendants filed briefs in a case to determine whether Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook will remain on the Federal Reserve Board after her ostensible firing by President Trump earlier this week. No ruling was issued, but one is expected before the FOMC votes in mid-September.
Affirm’s card helps it end fiscal year on a high note
Buy now, pay later lender Affirm hit profitability goals for its fiscal year 2025 and set aggressive guidance for fiscal 2026 ahead of Wall Street’s estimates. Its stock soared more than 10% Friday.
Berkshire Hills-Brookline merger nears completion
The proposed Berkshire Hills-Brookline merger is expected to finalize on Sept. 1; Flagstar Financial has scheduled a special shareholders’ meeting to simplify the bank’s regulatory structure; former Credit Suisse executives agreed to settle a suit filed by shareholders claiming they failed to maintain adequate risk management; and more in this week’s banking news roundup.
Pulte posts new criminal referral as Cook escalates lawsuit
Housing regulator Bill Pulte lodged more fraud allegations against Fed Governor Lisa Cook as she filed a temporary restraining order regarding attempts to remove her.