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.
Wealth management powers big quarter for Morgan Stanley
The New York-based investment bank reported higher revenues across all business lines, with double-digit increases in wealth management and investment banking.
Helping seniors avoid financial scams is just good business for banks
As financial fraud becomes more and more sophisticated, banks need to get proactive about protecting their customers from scammers. This is particularly true of seniors, whose deposits are a key source of banks' core deposits.
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.