banking

Banking is an industry that handles cash, credit, and other financial transactions. Banks provide a safe place to store extra cash and credit. One key step towards financial independence is having a solid banking account.
Canada’s Federal Budget Aims to Curb Overdraft Fees
Canada’s Federal Budget Aims to Curb Overdraft Fees
April 18, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

Canada’s federal budget, released this week, includes a proposal to limit the fees that banks charge customers for overdrawing their accounts. This move is expected...

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CEO Says KeyBank Is ‘Back to Playing Offense’
CEO Says KeyBank Is ‘Back to Playing Offense’
April 18, 2024  |  Earnings

Liquidity continues to dominate Q1 earnings season for banking. Saying his company can finally “play offense,” Cleveland-based KeyBank CEO Chris Gorman presented a solid balance...

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Mercury Expands Into Consumer Banking With Mercury Personal
Mercury Expands Into Consumer Banking With Mercury Personal
April 17, 2024  |  Banking

Startup-focused banking FinTech Mercury is getting into the consumer banking business. The company has launched Mercury Personal, designed to help builders in the tech sector optimize their money,...

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US Bancorp Card Net Charge-Off Rate Hits 4.2%
US Bancorp Card Net Charge-Off Rate Hits 4.2%
April 17, 2024  |  Earnings

U.S. Bancorp said in its latest earnings report that consumers are continuing to boost their credit card loans – and though charge-offs have increased, credit...

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Digital Payments Turn the Tables on Check Scams
Digital Payments Turn the Tables on Check Scams
April 17, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

Despite the prevalence of digital alternatives, checks continue to be a preferred payment method for many organizations. PYMNTS Intelligence research underscores this trend, revealing that...

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Ex-FDIC Head ‘Worried’ About Regional Banks’ Potential Weakness
Ex-FDIC Head ‘Worried’ About Regional Banks’ Potential Weakness
April 17, 2024  |  Banking

The former chair of the FDIC is looking for signs of weakness in regional bank earnings. “I’m worried about a handful of them,” Sheila Bair, who headed the Federal Deposit...

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US Bancorp Interest Income Dips as Customer Caution Continues
US Bancorp Interest Income Dips as Customer Caution Continues
April 17, 2024  |  Banking

U.S. Bancorp is forecasting a decline in net interest income for this year.  In announcing its earnings Wednesday (April 17), the lender said it anticipates net...

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European Banking Federation Says EU Should Streamline Regulation
European Banking Federation Says EU Should Streamline Regulation
April 16, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

The European Banking Federation (EBF) is calling on the European Union (EU) to streamline regulation of banks and to declare banks a “strategic sector.” The group is...

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Banks Report Lending Slows as Corporate Borrowers Pay Down Debt
Banks Report Lending Slows as Corporate Borrowers Pay Down Debt
April 16, 2024  |  Banking

The largest U.S. banks are reporting a slowdown in lending. Bank of America and PNC were the latest to do so, with the former reporting Tuesday (April 16)...

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