American Express rolls out first digital consumer checking account
The Amex Rewards Checking account offers wide range of benefits, including an annual percentage yield rate of 0.5% and no maintenance or minimum balance fees.
University Credit Union eliminates overdraft fees, says new policy will promote 'economic inclusion'
University Credit Union announced it is eliminating overdraft fees as the CFPB weighs the effects of such fees on consumers.
Bank executives assure Biden they can handle 'turbulence' from Russia sanctions
The banks largely worry about shocks to the market that would result from Russia cutting oil and gas exports in reaction to sanctions, which would impact the global market.
Toomey clashes with Biden Fed nominees on climate, 'left-wing' politics, Dems say attacks lack 'common sense'
Sen. Pat Toomey, the ranking member of the Senate Banking Committee, warned Thursday that two Biden nominees for financial regulator jobs could abuse the Fed's power.
Goldman Sachs workers back to office Feb. 1 but some exceptions allowed
Goldman Sachs Chief Executive David Solomon has been clear that he thinks working from home is an aberration. But the bank he runs has quietly allowed people to continue to telecommute, On the Money has learned.
Experts say CFPB cutting overdraft fees could hurt consumers
The CFPB has been investigating "abusive overdraft fees," but five trade organizations warn that eliminating them could harm consumers.
Biden Fed nominee backed reparations for Black Americans for slavery, discrimination
Lisa Cook, President Biden's latest nominee for governor of the Federal Reserve, said repeatedly in recent years that she supports reparations.
Biden Fed nominee says regulators should push to 'allocate capital' away from fossil fuels
Just a couple of months after blocking Saule Omarova's nomination to be the comptroller of the currency, Banking Committee Republicans have their next target in Sarah Bloom Raskin.
Goldman, JPMorgan award bumper bonuses to top bankers
Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase, Wall Street's premier investment banks, this week informed staff of bumper bonuses for 2021, following a record-breaking year for Wall Street dealmaking.
Bank of America slashes its overdraft fees
Amid increased scrutiny from the CFPB towards banks' overdraft fees, Bank of America announced it is reducing these consumer charges.
International BNPL provider APEXX Global to launch in US
As Buy Now, Pay Later options grow more popular, international BNPL provider APEXX Global announces its launch in the United States.
Credit Suisse chairman will leave after breaking COVID-19 rules
Credit Suisse said late Sunday that Antonio Horta-Osório had resigned following an investigation commissioned by the board that examined his conduct, including travel that breached COVID-19-related government rules and his personal use of corporate aircraft.
Credit Suisse chairman quits over COVID-19 breaches in latest setback
Credit Suisse Chairman Antonio Horta-Osorio has resigned after flouting COVID-19 quarantine rules, the bank said on Monday, raising questions over the embattled lender's new strategy as it tries to recover from a string of scandals.
JPMorgan's fourth-quarter profit drops 14%
JPMorgan Chase’s fourth-quarter profit fell 14%, the bank said Friday, but the bank set a record for annual profit.
Despite SCOTUS ruling, Citigroup stands by Friday vaccination deadline
Citigroup plans to meet a Friday vaccination deadline, despite the Supreme Court ruling blocking the Biden administration's enforcement of a COVID-19 mandate for businesses with 100 or more employees.
Bank of America cuts overdraft fees
Bank of America is joining JPMorgan and Capital One in cutting overdraft fees.
Mexico ends year with inflation at 7.36%, most in 20 years
Mexico ended 2021 with an annualized inflation rate of 7.36%, the highest in 20 years, the national statistics institute said Friday.
Unvaccinated Citi employees to be fired as Jan. 14 deadline hits
Citigroup announced the requirement back in October but did not initially announce a deadline.
Mark Cuban-backed money app ‘Dave’ now trading
Banking app "Dave," backed by Mark Cuban, began trading on the Nasdaq on Thursday
Eric Adams scolds NYC big banks for remote work amid COVID surge: 'Can't run New York City from home'
New York City Mayor Eric Adams scolded big banks for sending their Big Apple-based employees back to remote work amid the spread of the highly contagious omicron variant, asserting that the financial powerhouses "can't run New York City from home."