Bankruptcy Blogs

CUNA's credit union awareness drive stuck in low gear

02/05/21

The onset of COVID-19 forced the industry’s largest trade group to put its Open Your Eyes campaign on hold, but nearly a full year later it’s still struggling for industry buy-in.

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Will banks be pulled into GameStop uproar?

02/04/21

Banks weren't involved in the trading frenzy, but some observers say the regulatory response should address risks to all financial institutions.

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Small bank's asset sale is opportunity zone's gain

02/04/21

To avoid taxes on the divestiture of a commercial lending unit, Woodforest National Bank backed an Alabama redevelopment project through a government program that promotes investment in underserved communities.

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Fed terminates 2017 enforcement action against Santander

02/04/21

The enforcement action, which concerned deficiencies in the auto lender’s compliance risk management program, was the last remaining regulatory matter Santander had to resolve.

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Greek gang foiled after $14.4 million fraud attack on U.S. banks

02/04/21

A Greek-led organized crime group that stole more than $14.4 million from U.S. banks has been dismantled in a cross-border operation by three international law enforcement agencies.

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Big-player competition, changing consumer habits hinder card rebound

02/04/21

Credit unions are hoping for a return to normal credit card spending patterns sometime during the second half, but the pandemic has created a domino effect of complicating factors.

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GOP adds three senators to Banking Committee

02/04/21

Steve Daines of Montana, Bill Hagerty of Tennessee and Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming are joining the panel for the 117th Congress.

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PayPal's record year helped by rapid rollout of new products

02/04/21

Its success was driven by its support for buying and selling cryptocurrencies, and its entry into the buy now/pay later market.

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SBA nominee to focus on PPP; 'buy now, pay later' programs surge

02/04/21

Isabel Guzman wants the agency to better help minority businesses and underserved communities; volume has jumped by as much as 200% as consumers shop online and eschew credit cards.

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