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Digital-only credit union latest institution to scrap overdraft fees
Alliant’s move follows a similar one made by Ally Bank in June, and comes as a growing number of financial institutions are revamping their overdraft policies amid pushback from Democratic lawmakers.
By Anna Hrushka • Aug. 5, 2021 -
Chase study highlights growing popularity of digital banking
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased consumers' reliance on mobile banking tools to manage their savings.
By Robin Bradley • Aug. 5, 2021 -
Explore the Trendline➔
wildpixel via Getty ImagesTrendlineThe Banking Dive Outlook on 2022
Some narratives in 2022, such as office returns, will seem like a logical progression from the year before. Others, such as the regulatory sphere and shift toward smaller M&A, may mark a big shift from the previous 12 months.
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OCC conducting review of overdraft policies, acting comptroller says
Acting Comptroller Michael Hsu's remarks come as more banks are revamping their overdraft policies and as Democrats are calling for legislation that would rein in the practice.
By Anna Hrushka • Aug. 4, 2021 -
Neobank Dave shifts to virtual-first model, implements national pay scale
"I think the silver lining of the pandemic is that it really forced companies to listen to what their team members want, maybe more so than they have in the past," said Dave executive Shannon Sullivan.
By Anna Hrushka • Aug. 3, 2021 -
Square buys BNPL player Afterpay for $29B
The acquisition of the Australian company is Square's biggest ever, and underscores CEO Jack Dorsey's ambitious plans to build his merchant and banking empire in new retail directions and across the globe.
By Lynne Marek • Aug. 2, 2021 -
Mastercard CFO: consumers 'ready and willing' to increase spending
"The U.S. has always been a laggard when it comes to contactless payments, but that’s changing," Sachin Mehra said after the company reported a successful quarter. "The aversion to cash is one component; it’s just a good user experience."
By Jane Thier • Aug. 2, 2021 -
Inside MoneyLion's quest to become a financial 'super app'
The neobank is diversifying its revenue sources and aiming to boost engagement frequency to transcend beyond finance to "life transactions."
By Suman Bhattacharyya • Aug. 2, 2021 -
NY regulator asks financial institutions to share diversity data
Superintendent Linda Lacewell cited the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, racial injustice and climate change as primary reasons entities should boost diversity.
By Anna Hrushka • July 30, 2021 -
Citizens Financial to acquire Investors Bancorp in $3.5B deal
The transaction, expected to close in the first or second quarter of 2022, will put Citizens' assets above $200 billion, and propel the bank to the top 10 in deposits among retail and commercial banks in the New York City market.
By Anna Hrushka • July 28, 2021 -
Sen. Cory Booker clarifies SAFE Banking Act support
"For me, a good bipartisan bill like the [SAFE] banking bill is a necessary sweetener to get people to move along on the equitable justice elements that are really critical," he said.
By Anna Hrushka • July 27, 2021 -
M&T Bank to cut more than 700 jobs following People’s United takeover
The Buffalo, New York-based bank anticipates it will save about $330 million in annual expenses that would otherwise be duplicated as a result of its $7.6 billion acquisition of People's United.
By Anna Hrushka • July 26, 2021 -
Opinion
A new leaf for the bank branch
A café might be a reason to visit a bank branch. But a customer journey map would let banks see how customers interact with digital channels outside the branch and inform digital-first branch remodeling.
By Mohamed Abdelsadek • July 26, 2021 -
Plaid taps former bank execs to help reach data-sharing goal
The company's mission to forge stronger relationships with banks and increase its API traffic comes amid a sometimes less-than-amicable interplay between data aggregators and financial institutions.
By Anna Hrushka • July 23, 2021 -
Neobank HMBradley shifts to invite-only, seeks more partner banks
The fintech has accepted more than $400 million in deposits since its 2019 launch and has seen a 300% increase in deposits since January, leading its partner to pump the brakes, its CEO said.
By Anna Hrushka • July 22, 2021 -
Column // Return to the office
Dive Deposits: The case of the summer sequel (and a $52M award for Jamie Dimon)
Commitments to de-emphasize overdraft fees, boost junior banker pay and refresh banks' card suites are hardly new. This week offers deeper tread on well-worn narratives.
By Dan Ennis • July 21, 2021 -
OCC to rescind Trump-era revamp to anti-redlining rule
"While the OCC deserves credit for taking action to modernize the CRA through adoption of the 2020 rule, upon review I believe it was a false start," Acting Comptroller Michael Hsu said in a statement.
By Anna Hrushka • July 20, 2021 -
Cambridge Savings Bank launches digital bank to expand national reach
The Massachusetts-based bank said its "Ivy Bank" platform has been in the works for the past two years and will aim to compete with other digital-only banks in the marketplace.
By Anna Hrushka • July 19, 2021 -
Return to the office
Wells Fargo lays out two-wave strategy for office return
Operations and call center workers will return to the office Sept. 7. Technology, corporate and back-office workers will return in October. And some New York- and North Carolina-based bankers will be invited back Aug. 2.
By Dan Ennis • Updated July 27, 2021 -
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July 19, 2021 -
SAFE Banking secondary to comprehensive pot reform, Senate Democrats say
The new bill, unveiled Wednesday, could become a setback for the future of the SAFE Banking Act, after lawmakers said the comprehensive reform would take priority over the more narrow banking bill.
By Anna Hrushka • July 16, 2021 -
Truist reports 73% Q2 profit amid loan-loss reserve release
"To thrive in today's world requires a deep commitment to continuously re-evaluating yesterday's activities and expenses associated with that, so that we can afford to invest in new activities for today's demands," CEO Kelly King said.
By Anna Hrushka • July 15, 2021 -
U.S. Bank sees Q2 profit nearly triple to just under $2B
The bank released fewer loan-loss reserves than in the first quarter, dropping net income in the shorter term. But the push and pull of loans and deposits appeared to reveal a recovering consumer base.
By Dan Ennis • July 15, 2021 -
Wells Fargo charges ahead to $6B Q2 profit
A $1.6 billion loan-loss reserve release — and an 8.3% drop in noninterest expenses, buoyed by a 5,000-person headcount cut — drove the bank's surge.
By Dan Ennis • July 14, 2021 -
Bank of America's Q2 profit soars as low interest rates dent revenue
A $2.2 billion loan-loss reserve release buoyed the nation's second-largest bank as it anticipates an economic rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Anna Hrushka • July 14, 2021 -
Citi's Q2 profit jumps more than fivefold, but revenue slumps
"While we have to be mindful of the unevenness in the recovery globally, we are optimistic about the momentum ahead," CEO Jane Fraser said Wednesday.
By Dan Ennis • July 14, 2021