Financial Services

Business owners fear discrimination will prevent funding. Instead they rely on family and friends, which ultimately stunts the growth of their businesses.

Banking trade groups, including The American Bankers Association, have sued the agency, claiming it overstepped its authority regarding UDAAP enforcement.

Regions Bank paid $191M in fines and reimbursements for improper overdraft charges on ATM withdrawals and debit card purchases.

A Fed official has suggested updating bank merger rules that account for the proliferation of fintechs and nonbank entities in the banking system.

The Payment Systems Regulator’s proposal could restore trust in P2P payments and mobile wallets—and could serve as a model for US regulators.