Many of the arguments in this debate have less to do with the applicants’ qualifications than with traditional banks’ fear of new, innovative competitors.
Given that an estimated 44 million Americans graduate with student loans, offering a repayment benefit could be worthwhile for banks trying to recruit millennial employees.
In order to compensate victims of the breach, Equifax is offering free credit monitoring services that include a mandatory arbitration clause, a measure Democrats were highlighting to lobby support for the CFPB's rule banning such clauses.
It's not just Equifax that needs to worry. The incident can and should be a turning point for the financial services industry that it needs to end its reliance on static personal identifiers like Social Security numbers and birth dates.
One lawsuit has already been filed against Equifax in the wake of its massive security failure. But that’s the just beginning of the consequences for the credit bureau and the banks that use it.
Texas bankers recovering from Hurricane Harvey are reflecting on their experiences, identifying what went right and what they could do better. Their views could prove useful to Florida bankers hurriedly preparing for the nation's next big hurricane.
Revenue from overdrafts keeps rising, according to new FDIC data, even though the controversial product still has a bull’s-eye on its back. Clearer disclosures and higher consumer confidence are the big reasons.
