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Duncan Taylor has been named the next president and CEO of the Washington Bankers Association, effective Feb. 1, 2026. He| ABA Banking Journal
Duncan Taylor has been named the next president and CEO of the Washington Bankers Association, effective Feb. 1, 2026. He| ABA Banking Journal
The Federal Reserve today voted 6-1 to advance proposed rulemaking to make stress tests for large banks more transparent and| ABA Banking Journal
Since its inception in 2019, the Veterans Benefits Banking Program has helped approximately 634,000 recipients switch from receiving their benefits| ABA Banking Journal
As part of a congressionally mandated review of regulation by federal agencies, the American Bankers Association yesterday submitted a list| ABA Banking Journal
U.S. adults overwhelmingly trust banks more than any other entity to protect them from fraud, according to a new survey| ABA Banking Journal
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has finalized a rule extending the compliance dates for its small-business data collection. The bureau| ABA Banking Journal
As part of a congressionally mandated review of regulation by federal agencies, the American Bankers Association yesterday submitted a list| ABA Banking Journal
A growing number of bank, credit card and investment customers are “quietly” moving their accounts to different institutions by keeping| ABA Banking Journal
The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index decreased 2.7% in October compared to the month prior, landing at 53.6, according| ABA Banking Journal
The Consumer Price Index increased 0.3% in September on a seasonally adjusted annual basis, after rising 0.4% in August, the| ABA Banking Journal
As part of a congressionally mandated review of regulation by federal agencies, the American Bankers Association yesterday submitted a list| ABA Banking Journal
The price of gold closed at a peak of $4,336 on Oct. 20, marking a 50% increase since the start of 2025.| ABA Banking Journal
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr today praised the work of community development financial institutions and the CDFI Fund, saying it| ABA Banking Journal
Farmers National Banc Corp. in Canfield, Ohio, has agreed to buy Middlefield Banc Corp. in Middlefield, Ohio. The $5.4 billion-asset| ABA Banking Journal
The American Bankers Association this week sent a letter urging the Federal Communications Commission to issue a notice of proposed| ABA Banking Journal
Inaction is not an option. That is the thesis of United We Stand: A National Strategy to Prevent Scams,| ABA Banking Journal
A series of proposed changes to the FDIC’s recently revised signage requirements is a positive step forward, but further changes| ABA Banking Journal
More than 100 Republican lawmakers have signed a letter requesting the Trump administration continue to carry out the statutory obligations| ABA Banking Journal
The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.19% this week, down from 6.27% last week, according to Freddie Mac.| ABA Banking Journal
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has identified approximately $9 billion of potential Iranian shadow banking activity that occurred through U.S.| ABA Banking Journal
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr today praised the work of community development financial institutions and the CDFI Fund, saying it| ABA Banking Journal
The Federal Reserve and FDIC today released the public sections of resolution plans for 15 large banks, including five domestic| ABA Banking Journal
Existing home sales increased 1.5% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.06 million. Year-over-year, sales increased 4.1%.| ABA Banking Journal
In his final address as chair of the American Bankers Association, John Asbury, CEO of Atlantic Union Bank in Richmond,| ABA Banking Journal
It is important that the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund maintain appropriate staff and funding to continue its mission, the| ABA Banking Journal
By Evan Sparks Kelly and his wife, Kim, attend ABA’s 150th anniversary celebrations in Washington in July. Photo by Ralph| ABA Banking Journal
A proposed Senate bill would raise the reporting thresholds for currency transaction reports and suspicious activity reports and require the| ABA Banking Journal
In his first keynote speech as chair of the American Bankers Association, Kenneth Kelly, chairman and CEO of First Independence| ABA Banking Journal
Australia has had success in fighting financial fraud by embracing a voluntary system in which banks agree to take steps| ABA Banking Journal
A new survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Bankers Association found that a strong majority of| ABA Banking Journal
The American Bankers Association today shared a long list of recommendations for re-proposing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s personal financial| ABA Banking Journal
Members attending the American Bankers Association Annual Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, today elected new officers and directors to serve| ABA Banking Journal
By Grant Wishard "We’re a coastal bank," says Wayne Wicker, co-founder, chairman and CEO of South Atlantic Bank. "The market| ABA Banking Journal
Speaking today at the American Bankers Association Annual Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould said| ABA Banking Journal
In his opening remarks at the American Bankers Association Annual Convention — which kicked off today in Charlotte, North Carolina| ABA Banking Journal
Banks of all sizes are critical to supporting economic growth, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein said today in welcome remarks| ABA Banking Journal
The Trump administration will lay off Community Development Financial Institutions Fund staff in December as part of a series of| ABA Banking Journal
The American Bankers Association today announced the 2025 recipients of its annual ABA Emerging Leader Awards, which recognize the next| ABA Banking Journal
The American Bankers Association Foundation today announced the recipients of its 2025 ABA Foundation Community Commitment Awards. The prestigious annual| ABA Banking Journal
More work is needed to provide the regulatory certainty required to realize the promise of stablecoins and other digital assets, including ensuring that the same anti-money laundering regulations apply to equivalent financial activities, ABA said. The post ABA: Same BSA regulations should apply to banks, digital assets appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.| ABA Banking Journal
How to improve coordination between the Fed and the Federal Home Loan Banks to ensure seamless liquidity management. The post Accelerating collateral velocity appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.| ABA Banking Journal
ABA urged the Federal Reserve and Treasury Department to alleviate the operational challenges caused by the end of penny production, such as by providing public education, giving guidance on rounding transactions and ensuring the existing penny supply continues to circulate during the transition. The post ABA asks Fed, administration to maintain full penny deposit services appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.| ABA Banking Journal
Nacha voting members approved new rules aimed at increasing the efficiency of international Automated Clearing House transactions, or IATs, according to the organization. The post Nacha adopts new rules to enhance international ACH transactions appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.| ABA Banking Journal
Despite a decline in satisfaction across all lender types between 2023 and 2024, banks maintain the highest net satisfaction scores among small business applicants. The post ABA DataBank: Banks lead in small business satisfaction appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.| ABA Banking Journal
Amid the "right to repair" movement, the issue of fast-rising farm equipment costs is top of mind for ag bankers, says Missouri banker Pat Kussman. The post Podcast: From tractors to drones, how farming tech affects ag lending appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.| ABA Banking Journal
The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.27% this week. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage was 5.52%. The post Mortgage rates decrease appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.| ABA Banking Journal
A new law establishing a regulatory framework for stablecoins has “gaps” that could pose risks to financial stability and consumer protection if federal and state regulators don’t establish safeguards for individuals and businesses, Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said. The post Fed’s Barr: Regulation needed to fill ‘gaps’ in stablecoin law appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.| ABA Banking Journal
The Federal Reserve, FDIC and OCC announced they have withdrawn an interagency set of principles for climate risk management at large banks. The post Banking agencies withdraw climate risk principles appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.| ABA Banking Journal
The RTP network set a single-day record by processing 1,808,967 transactions valued at $5.2 billion on Oct. 3, network operator| ABA Banking Journal
The American Bankers Association today announced that Wilmer “Buddy” Parker, partner with Maloy Jenkins Parker, and Gordon Greenberg, counsel for| ABA Banking Journal
The Small Business Optimism Index for September was 98.8. This was the first decline in three months as the index| ABA Banking Journal
Republican and Democratic lawmakers expressed support for the Community Development Financial Institution Fund following media reports that the Trump administration| ABA Banking Journal
The FDIC will allow private equity firms and other nonbanks to bid on failed banks to soften the blow to| ABA Banking Journal
Most of the 12 Federal Reserve districts reported relatively little change in economic activity since September, with three districts reporting| ABA Banking Journal
Banking regulators today reiterated that there is no supervisory or Bank Secrecy Act requirement that financial institutions conduct a review| ABA Banking Journal
Banks have been using natural language processing and machine learning applications for years in managing their anti-money laundering and Bank| ABA Banking Journal
The American Bankers Association last week responded to a request for information from the Office of the Comptroller of the| ABA Banking Journal
National Bank Holdings in Denver has agreed to buy Vista Bancshares in Dallas. The $9.9 billion-asset parent of NBH Bank| ABA Banking Journal
The Consumer Price Index increased 0.4% in August on a seasonally adjusted annual basis, after rising 0.2% in July, the| ABA Banking Journal
The Small Business Optimism Index from the National Federation of Independent Business increased by 0.5 points in August to 100.8,| ABA Banking Journal
The Office of Foreign Assets Control announced the following sanctions action last week. Enforcement Action OFAC Settlement with Fracht FWO| ABA Banking Journal
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and U.S. banking agencies today released guidance for financial institutions on how to share financial| ABA Banking Journal
By John Paul Rothenberg and Anaya Jhaveri ABA Data Bank The April 2025 Federal Reserve Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey,| ABA Banking Journal
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network today unveiled a facelift for its main website, which it said has been redesigned to| ABA Banking Journal
The Connectivity Dividend| ABA Banking Journal
Illinois lawmakers today passed a state budget that includes a ban on the collection of credit and debit card interchange| ABA Banking Journal
Anti-money laundering United States v. TD Bank Date: Oct. 10, 2024 Issue: TD Bank’s consent orders with the U.S. Department| ABA Banking Journal
American Bancorp in Macon, Georgia, has applied to buy New Republic Partners in Charlotte, North Carolina. The application said that| ABA Banking Journal
New orders for manufactured durable goods decreased $8.8 billion or 2.8% in July to $302.8 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau| ABA Banking Journal
Home prices increased 1.9% in June compared to the same month a year ago, down from a 2.3% rise the| ABA Banking Journal
FDIC Acting Chairman Travis Hill today said his agency will have a busy fall season, with implementation of a new| ABA Banking Journal
The Consumer Confidence Index was 97.4 in August, down from 98.7 in July, the Conference Board said. The present situation| ABA Banking Journal
The American Bankers Association today recommended that federal regulators quickly finalize a series of proposed changes to the enhanced supplementary| ABA Banking Journal
The Office of Foreign Assets Control announced the following sanctions action last week. SDN List Updates OFAC issues corrections to| ABA Banking Journal
Retail and food service sales for July were $726.3 billion, up 0.5% from the previous month, the Commerce Department said| ABA Banking Journal
By Tyler Mondres and Hugh Carney ABA Viewpoint The FDIC’s recent proposal to index key asset thresholds is a long-overdue| ABA Banking Journal
Industrial production decreased 0.1% in July from the previous month, the Federal Reserve reported. The July figure was up 1.4%| ABA Banking Journal
The Federal Reserve will sunset a program started in 2023 to supervise bank activities related to cryptocurrencies and financial technology| ABA Banking Journal
The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index decreased 5% in August compared to the month prior, landing at 58.6, according| ABA Banking Journal
Business inventories in June came in at $2.66 trillion, up 0.2% from the month prior and up 1.6% from a| ABA Banking Journal
By Tyler Mondres and Hugh Carney ABA Viewpoint The FDIC’s recent proposal to index key asset thresholds is a long-overdue| ABA Banking Journal
For Americans hitting the road this summer, 68% are either cutting back or watching their travel budgets. Only 11% are spending more than usual.| ABA Banking Journal
Small-business owners are focused on long-term growth and succession planning, according to a recent survey conducted by U.S. Bank. The| ABA Banking Journal
By Debra Cope Just months into his new role, M. Dean Lewis is already making his mark as CEO of| ABA Banking Journal
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 1.7 points in July to 100.3, slightly above the 52-year average of 98,| ABA Banking Journal
First Financial in Cincinnati has agreed to buy BankFinancial in Burr Ridge, Illinois. The $18.6 billion-asset First Financial said in| ABA Banking Journal
The Labor Department yesterday rescinded a 2021 supplemental statement that discouraged fiduciaries from considering alternative assets in 401(k) retirement plan| ABA Banking Journal
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 1.7 points in July to 100.3, slightly above the 52-year average of 98,| ABA Banking Journal
The Labor Department yesterday rescinded a 2021 supplemental statement that discouraged fiduciaries from considering alternative assets in 401(k) retirement plan| ABA Banking Journal
The Consumer Price Index rose 0.2% in July after rising 0.3% the previous month, and increased 2.7% over the past| ABA Banking Journal
By John C. Asbury John C. Asbury is chair of ABA and CEO of Atlantic Union Bank in Richmond, Virginia.More| ABA Banking Journal
The American Bankers Association and 52 state bankers associations yesterday urged lawmakers to use upcoming market structure legislation to close| ABA Banking Journal
The American Bankers Association yesterday said it supports proposed revisions to the Call Report that ease a compliance burden on| ABA Banking Journal
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network today issued a notice urging financial institutions to be vigilant in identifying and reporting suspicious| ABA Banking Journal
The Senate yesterday passed by unanimous consent legislation prohibiting credit reporting firms from selling mortgage applicant information to lenders who| ABA Banking Journal
New orders for manufactured goods in June, down two of the last three months, decreased $30.9 billion or 4.8% to| ABA Banking Journal
President Trump last week signed into law a bill that allows the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to take actions to| ABA Banking Journal
Banks reported tighter lending standards and weaker demand for commercial and industrial loans to firms of all sizes during the| ABA Banking Journal
Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act U.S. Bank N.A. v. Fox Date: July 1, 2025 Issue: Whether the retroactive application of New| ABA Banking Journal
Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler announced today that she will step down from her position on the Fed board, effective| ABA Banking Journal
