A new survey released by the American Bankers Association (ABA) shows growing consumer confidence in banks. Among the key findings of the survey, developed for ABA by Morning Consult, 87 percent o...
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A new report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce shows that digital trade supports more than 3 million jobs and accounted for $2.6 trillion in gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022, which is equivalent t...
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The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) elected Lucas White as chairman of its board for 2024-25. White, who is president of The Fountain Trust Co. in Covington, Ind., began his term on...
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will take part in roundtable discussions at the University of North Georgia, and Dalton State College next week to discuss investments. Along with the S...
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U.S. Reps. Lou Correa (D-CA) and Mike Lawler (R-NY) introduced legislation that would create a process for individuals with disabilities to notify businesses of barriers to accessibility. The ADA 3...
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has settled charges against two investment advisers, for making false and misleading statements about their purported use of artificial intelligence (AI). ...
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U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) is calling on the Small Business Administration (SBA) to enact a law that requires a public price tag to be placed on anything paid for with the assistance of an SBA grant....
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Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is leading a coalition that is challenging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s climate disclosure rule. The new rule, adopted by the SEC on March 6,...
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A group of senators led by U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID), ranking member on the U.S. Senate Finance Committee are urging Biden Administration officials to increase U.S. agricultural exports and improve ...
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Total assets in federally insured credit unions rose by $88 billion, or 4.1 percent, to $2.26 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). ...
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) officially launched its new Direct File Pilot Program after weeks of successful testing. This new tax filing service, which in...
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U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden (-OR) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT) are asking federal agencies to issue guidance to insurers on cost-sharing practices that can result in surprise medical bills for patients. The ...
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One year after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is seeking an update from federal banking regulators on steps taken to strengthen regulatory standards for banks w...
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury recently released is so-called “Greenbook,” which is its General Explanations of the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2025 Revenue Proposals The Greenbook expl...
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Federal Insurance Office (FIO) is collaborating with state insurance regulators and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) to better underst...
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation last week that seeks to help small businesses and entrepreneurs gain better access to capital to grow their businesses. The Expanding Access to ...
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The Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) has outlined 33 proposals to strengthen retirement security for more workers and retirees. The proposals, outlined in IRI’s 2024 Blueprint, would do the fol...
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce filed a lawsuit against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to stop it from implementing a rule that limits credit card late fees. The suit alleges that the...
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Democrats on the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), led by Committee Chair Martin Heinrich (D-NM), released a report this week that examines rising corporate profits. The report, titled...
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule this week that would cut excessive credit card late fees. The rule would close a loophole that is often exploited by large card issu...
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