Fifth Third to add branches in Orlando, Chicago, Detroit markets

06/25/18

The Cincinnati bank is following a wider industry strategy of opening new branches in faster-growth, urban markets.

[more]

CFPB ends RESPA inquiry into Zillow co-marketing practices

06/25/18

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has dropped its investigation into allegations that Zillow Group Inc. violated Section 8 of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act.

[more]

Congress passes on short-term pot banking solution

06/25/18

With more permanent fixes not yet gaining enough traction, recent attempts to clarify marijuana banking rules through appropriations are also falling flat.

[more]

Who won, who lost in Supreme Court’s credit card ruling

06/25/18

American Express prevailed Monday in an eight-year antitrust battle with the government. Here’s a look at how other card networks, banks, retailers and consumers will be affected.

[more]

Bulking up: 2018's biggest bank deals so far

06/25/18

Five of the year’s biggest deals by value have been announced in the last two months, including some that involve regional banks that have been champing at the M&A bit.

[more]

How Venmo's card keeps the attention on its app

06/25/18

Despite a reputation for being the go-to P2P app of digital natives, Venmo is once again pushing its market in the opposite direction with the debut of a plastic card.

[more]

Housing fund can’t be barred from competing in Washington state: Court

06/25/18

An appeals court has rejected claims by a Washington state housing finance agency that the National Homebuyers Fund is limited to operating in California.

[more]

Think bank M&A has heated up? Think again

06/25/18

M&A activity has picked up in recent weeks as several regional banks have struck big deals. Is it a blip or a sign of what's to come?

[more]

American Express wins as high court tosses credit-card suit

06/25/18

The U.S. Supreme Court threw out a government lawsuit that accused American Express Co. of thwarting competition by prohibiting merchants from steering customers to cards with lower fees.

[more]

Banks may be using Lehman-style trick to disguise their debt

06/25/18

Banks may be disguising their borrowings in a way similar to that used by Lehman Brothers, with debt ratios falling within limits imposed by regulators just four times a year.

[more]