If Fed independence is important, emancipate it from the White House
The Federal Reserve’s independence in setting monetary policy is critical to global confidence in U.S. markets and the dollar’s status as reserve currency of choice. Making those functions constitutionally separate from the executive branch is the best way to ensure that independence.
‘Cash flow smoothie’: How Zip’s US CEO sees the future of BNPL
The BNPL industry is growing at a fast clip. Australia-based Zip's new CEO for U.S. operations is looking to carve out a place in what is becoming a crowded industry with expanded merchant partnerships and a Pay-in-8 product.
We’re in a fraud epidemic. The US government needs to up its game
Nothing less than a whole-of-government approach, in concert with the financial services industry, will be enough to address the spiraling cost of fraud to both businesses and consumers.
Flying blind: Bankers lean on policy glimpses to evaluate Harris, Trump
Reading the tea leaves this election for bank policy is more difficult than years past, experts say, but there are still hints about where former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris stand.