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Big Banks: Commercial Lending Losses Creep Up, Deposits Decline Slightly
Big Banks: Commercial Lending Losses Creep Up, Deposits Decline Slightly
January 15, 2024  |  Banking

The initial headlines and initial takes on big bank earnings may have focused on the state of the consumer, on card spending, especially. But there’s...

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Wells Fargo Sees Credit Card Spending Up 15% for Q4
Wells Fargo Sees Credit Card Spending Up 15% for Q4
January 12, 2024  |  Earnings

Wells Fargo benefited from a strong economic environment and higher interest rates in 2023. Wells Fargo CEO and President Charlie Scharf said Friday (Jan. 12)...

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Bank of America: Zelle Volumes Surge 25% Year Over Year
Bank of America: Zelle Volumes Surge 25% Year Over Year
January 12, 2024  |  Earnings

Bank of America’s digital evolution continues. The company posted December quarter results that showed digital volumes are on the upswing, as active digital users topped more...

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Bank Earnings to Offer Insight Into Digital Pivots and Loan Charge-Offs
Bank Earnings to Offer Insight Into Digital Pivots and Loan Charge-Offs
January 11, 2024  |  Earnings

Every three months, like clockwork, the earnings roll in. And every three months, the big banks usher in the “official” start of earnings season. Will...

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Report: Fed’s Emergency Lending Program Providing ‘Easy Money’ to Banks
Report: Fed’s Emergency Lending Program Providing ‘Easy Money’ to Banks
January 10, 2024  |  Banking

The Federal Reserve’s emergency lending program, known as the Bank Term Funding Program (BTFP), has reportedly become a source of “easy money” for banks. Established...

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Qashio and CredibleX Launch Business Financing Solution in MENA Region 
Qashio and CredibleX Launch Business Financing Solution in MENA Region 
January 08, 2024  |  Partnerships

Qashio and CredibleX have partnered on an initiative to provide financing to businesses in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.  The new Qashio Financing solution...

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Consumers Temper Their Spending Plans Despite Slowing Inflation
Consumers Temper Their Spending Plans Despite Slowing Inflation
January 08, 2024  |  Economy

Consumers expect the punishing pace of inflation to decline in the months and years ahead. But they’re reigning in their spending plans, too — a...

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European Banks’ Returns Set to Outdo American Counterparts
European Banks’ Returns Set to Outdo American Counterparts
January 08, 2024  |  Banking

Europe’s banks are reportedly set to have a much better year than their U.S. rivals. The KBW Bank Index, made up of the top 24...

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CFPB Says Student Loan Servicers May Be Violating Consumer Protection Laws
CFPB Says Student Loan Servicers May Be Violating Consumer Protection Laws
January 05, 2024  |  CFPB

Borrowers are facing challenges as they resume federal student loan payments after a pause that began during the pandemic. They are encountering long hold times...

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