banking

Banking is an industry that handles cash, credit, and other financial transactions. Banks provide a safe place to store extra cash and credit. One key step towards financial independence is having a solid banking account.

Banks Continue To Search For Regulatory Relief
Banks Continue To Search For Regulatory Relief
December 01, 2017  |  Regulation

Almost a full year into Donald Trump’s first term as U.S. president, banks of all sizes are pushing the federal government for greater regulatory relief...

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BPD Catches Bank Robber In Port-A-Potty
BPD Catches Bank Robber In Port-A-Potty
November 30, 2017  |  Banking

In bizarre banking news, the Boston Police Department announced it had arrested a bank robbery suspect who was hiding in a port-a-potty. AP News reported...

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Wells Fargo Could Face Enforcement Action for Charging Excess Fees
Wells Fargo Could Face Enforcement Action for Charging Excess Fees
November 30, 2017  |  Bank Regulation

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) warned Wells Fargo in a scathing letter that it is mulling lodging formal enforcement actions against...

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FairFX Steps Into SMB Banking, Global Payments
FairFX Steps Into SMB Banking, Global Payments
November 29, 2017  |  B2B Payments

FairFX is stepping deeper into the world of business banking with plans to launch a small business (SMB) current account, reports said Tuesday (Nov. 28)....

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Today In Data: Ridesharing, Employee Theft And American Spending
Today In Data: Ridesharing, Employee Theft And American Spending
November 28, 2017  |  Today In Data

It seems individuals will always find a way to get the most out of things, be it expecting innovative technology that will solve their problems...

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Bankers Press For More Lenient Leveraged Lending Guidelines
Bankers Press For More Lenient Leveraged Lending Guidelines
November 28, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Reports in Reuters say bankers and investors are calling on regulators to relax Leveraged Lending Guidelines as they seek to regain market share lost to...

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The Economy Is Strong — But Borrowing Isn’t Booming As Expected
The Economy Is Strong — But Borrowing Isn’t Booming As Expected
November 27, 2017  |  Banking

While 2017 was supposed to be a banner year for financial institutions, loan growth at banks is slowing in a way that banks can’t quite...

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China Eyes Open Markets, Wide Shut
China Eyes Open Markets, Wide Shut
November 23, 2017  |  Investments

On the face of it, China’s announcement that it would open its financial markets to increased ownership by foreign companies seems a sea change. But...

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China Urges Local Governments To Halt New Internet Microlender Approvals
China Urges Local Governments To Halt New Internet Microlender Approvals
November 22, 2017  |  Regulation

China is regulating micro loans on the internet, with a high-level Chinese government agency issuing a notice urging provincial governments to halt approval of new...

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