Growth in home prices ticked up in May
Home prices increased 1.1% in May compared to the same month a year ago, up from a 0.9% rise the...
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ABA highlights banker comments seeking stronger ‘know your customer’ rules for originating providers
In a new comment letter, ABA highlighted the dozens of bankers who wrote to the Federal Communications Commission in support...
Bank acquisitions announced in four states
First Financial to buy Finward in Indiana, proposed acquisitions announced of banks in Oregon, New Mexico and North Carolina.
ABA DataBank: Consumer confidence slips in July
For banks, according to ABA's team of economists, deteriorating confidence could mean weaker demand for consumer credit in the second...
FinCEN issues statement on Bank Secrecy Act compliance, Venezuelan disaster aid
FinCEN will not take any supervisory or legal actions against U.S. financial institutions for providing authorized financial services in Venezuela...
Durable goods orders increased in June
New orders for manufactured durable goods increased $1.1 billion, or 0.3%, from the previous month to $334.8 billion in June,...
Survey: More bank boards bringing in directors with M&A expertise
The percentage of bank boards with expertise in mergers and acquisitions has grown in the past year as the regulatory...
FDIC issues relief guidance for Wisconsin banks affected by storms
The FDIC released guidance with steps intended to provide regulatory relief to financial institutions and facilitate recovery in areas of...
ABA DataBank: Credit unions drifting from their core mission
In the first quarter of 2026, tax-exempt credit unions spent a combined $155.2 million on advertising and promotions and account...
ABA seeks equal treatment for all institutions under proposed stablecoin BSA, sanctions rule
ABA supports the OCC’s proposed approach to treat stablecoin issuers like financial institutions for Bank Secrecy Act and sanctions compliance,...
