Consumer banking

Why we converted from a credit union to a bank

01/23/20

A former credit union CEO explains why it chose to become a bank, subject to taxes, and says Congress needs to intervene in discussions on an NCUA proposal to loosen capital standards.

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Branchless banks defy the naysayers

01/22/20

Ally and other direct banks continue to report strong deposit growth even as they slash the rates they pay to depositors. The trend suggests that the online-only approach has more staying power than its detractors believed.

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Fifth Third branch openings could soon outnumber closings

01/22/20

While most banks are shrinking their branch networks, the Cincinnati bank is approaching the day where its branch expansion in the Southeast will more than offset closings in its legacy markets, its CEO says.

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A plan to give CFPB’s new task force some teeth

01/22/20

The new group should look at protecting consumer data and how nonprime financial consumers are treated through new regulations.

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Citigroup CEO says many branch jobs are still safe from machines

01/21/20

Modernizing the bank’s app and digital-banking experience won’t necessarily result in Citigroup needing fewer people in its retail bank, CEO Michael Corbat said.

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Morgan Stanley not satisfied; lawmakers demand more answers from Dimon

01/17/20

The investment bank is raising its return on equity target following a record earnings year; Democrat lawmakers say JPMorgan's response on racial discrimination questions was inadequate.

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Alan Kline named editor-in-chief of American Banker

01/16/20

Alan Kline, a 22-year veteran of American Banker, has previously served as editor-in-chief of US Banker.

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Goldman curtailed personal lending after launching Apple card

01/15/20

The New York bank said Wednesday that its first-ever credit card has brought in nearly $2 billion of loans in less than six months.

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How to keep community banks thriving

01/15/20

The Atlanta Fed offers ways rural institutions can keep and nurture talent while pooling resources with their peers to excel in a challenging environment.

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Citi bets heavily on consumers to meet profit targets

01/14/20

The banking giant is counting on continued growth in cards, deposits and digital accounts to drive returns higher in 2020.

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