A new survey commissioned by the Consumer Bankers Association found that most Americans believe that credit card late fees are legitimate. The poll said that 57 percent of those surveyed said they we...
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The World Economic Forum recently released a report that looks at how technology-driven risks in the financial services sector could become systemic threats to the global financial system. The report...
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Community bankers have a bleak outlook on economic conditions, according to the latest Community Bank Sentiment Index (CBSI), released by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS). The index...
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An Investment Company Institute (ICI) report has determined that average expense ratios of equity and bond mutual funds continued to decline last year. “The continued decline in average equity an...
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New Mexico state officials have detailed the economic impact of the first year of adult-use cannabis sales, which began in April 2022, noting sales totaling $300 million. “In just one year, hundr...
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a policy statement outlining legal prohibitions regarding abusive conduct in consumer financial markets. Authorities noted the offering al...
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The outlook of small business owners on the U.S. economy weakened slightly in the first quarter, according to the MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index. The index dropped slight...
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U.S. Reps. French Hill (R-AR), Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO), and Roger Williams (R-TX) introduced a bill that seeks to exempt certain financial institutions and transactions from the Consumer Financial P...
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Real estate finance industry standards organization MISMO is soliciting public comment regarding its new white paper offering blockchain analysis. Blockchain in the Mortgage Industry outlines findi...
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The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) maintains property and casualty insurers are combating inflation, escalating claims, and record natural disaster losses amid rising capital...
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