ABA DataBank: Equity gains support household wealth and spending

The survey found differences in each generation's approach to money. It also reported four strategies that, according to those surveyed, help build financial wellness: saving regularly, budgeting, reducing unnecessary spending and paying down debt.

All major market groups posted gains in September except business equipment, which was unchanged. The production of consumer goods rose 0.7%, reflecting an increase in the index for nondurable goods that more than offset a decline in the...

ABA said the TIER Act would modernize outdated asset-based thresholds for midsize and regional banks. It also would increase transparency, reduce arbitrary burdens and help regulators focus on actual risk while maintaining appropriate safety and soundness standards, ABA...

The comment periods currently are scheduled to close on Nov. 30. The request would extend the deadline to Jan. 29.

FinCEN issued an alert to help financial institutions identify and report what the agency says is potential Iranian abuse of religious charity networks.

The ABA Foundation celebrated the 24th annual Get Smart About Credit Day with the release of expanded resources designed to help bankers provide teens and young adults with practical financial education.