Podcast: Making the Most of an Anti-Phishing Campaign

Independent Bank in Rockland, Massachusetts, has agreed to buy Enterprise Bancorp in Lowell.

Understanding what to look for is one step toward thwarting potential criminal activity.

Consumer credit increased at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.5% in October. Total outstanding credit increased to $5.113 trillion during the month.

The U.S. banking system remains resilient but there are pockets of potential vulnerability that need continued monitoring, such as in the areas of commercial real estate, third-party relationships and cybersecurity, the Financial Stability Oversight Council said.

The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index increased 3.4% in December compared to the month prior, landing at 74, according to preliminary results for the month.

Turning a financial institution into an 'invention factory'