Why banks aren’t ready for ISO 20022
The payment protocol, years in the making, includes more information for transactions, aiding real-time processing, international commerce, risk management and overall accuracy. But it also requires a lot of work.
Klarna to sell $39 billion portfolio to Elliott
The Swedish company struck a deal to offload buy-now, pay-later loans that it originates in the U.K. as it looks for ways to free up capital ahead of its public debut.
U.S. Bancorp’s earnings checked by subdued lending activity
The Minneapolis-based banking giant posted a third-quarter profit, although average total loans slipped 1% from a year earlier. Slower business and commercial real estate lending more than offset gains in the bank's consumer portfolio.
Synchrony profits surge 25% on higher credit card balances
The company, which partners with retailers on store credit cards, saw spending volumes slip during the third quarter. But cardholders' outstanding balances rose, driving more interest revenues.