Clock ticking for regulators to Congressional Review Act-proof new rules
The Federal Reserve, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency have until mid-2024 to finalize bank rules without risking a CRA nullification if Republicans run the table in 2024.
Menendez pleads not guilty to charges of bribery, fraud and extortion
The New Jersey senator, who is a powerful member of the Banking Committee, is facing calls from fellow Democrats to resign. He was released on Wednesday after posting a $100,000 bond.
Out West, businesses are taking out more loans despite recession fears
Credit unions and banks are lending more to merchants based in the Western U.S., reflecting trends reported in the Umpqua Bank 2023 Business Barometer and running against broader economic pessimism.
Cannabis banking bill passes Senate hurdle despite bipartisan opposition
Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., was the only Democratic lawmaker to vote against the legislation, while three Republicans voted in favor.