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Bank CEOs will likely face social issue questions from Congress
by
Justin Ho
May 26, 2021
The bank leaders may be asked about diversity and lending practices during the pandemic.
The pros and cons of leaving bank auto pay on autopilot
May 11, 2021
Pros: fast and convenient. Cons: getting billed twice, trouble unsubscribing from a service and losing track of payments.
House approves cannabis banking bill
Apr 20, 2021
Most banks shy away from letting cannabis businesses open accounts, fearful they could run afoul of federal laws.
FDIC campaigns to get the unbanked to open accounts
by
Justin Ho
Apr 7, 2021
Over 7 million Americans don't have bank accounts. One big incentive to opening one: direct deposit of federal relief payments.
BNY Mellon announces it will offer cryptocurrency services
by
Justin Ho
Feb 12, 2021
Mainstream banks may offer a layer of legitimacy to cryptocurrency that is appealing to big institutional investors.
Why is the price of silver soaring?
by
David Brancaccio
, Nova Safo
, Victoria Craig
and Alex Schroeder
Feb 1, 2021
Individual investors are apparently fueling the increase. It's a similar strategy to what we've seen with GameStop stock.
Some banks are lending less in an uncertain economy
by
Justin Ho
Jan 21, 2021
Many businesses are nervous about borrowing right now. And banks aren't earning much on the loans they are making.
For public good, not for profit.
Big banks' profits are doing better than the economy
by
Justin Ho
Jan 15, 2021
They've been raking in money thanks to the strong stock market, companies' appetite for debt and initial public offerings.
New Trump administration rule limits large banks' ability to turn away business
by
Andy Uhler
Jan 15, 2021
Large banks can't deny services to businesses, like gun-makers and oil drillers, just based on what they do.
Community banks are thriving. Bankers worry it won't last.
by
Justin Ho
Dec 11, 2020
A recent FDIC report found that community bank profits rose last quarter, thanks to fee income from PPP loans and mortgage refinancing.