The American Fintech Council (AFC), an industry association representing responsible fintech companies and innovative banks, announced today that MANTL has joined as its newest member. Founded in 2016, MANTL provides account origination software for banks and credit unions nationwide, aiming to bridge the gap between online and in-person services. This allows financial institutions to optimize customer experience and increase operational efficiency. By joining AFC, MANTL aligns itself with other companies driving the future of customer-first banking.
Washington, D.C. — Bank Policy Institute President and CEO Greg Baer issued a statement in response to the OCC’s and FDIC’s policy changes on bank mergers and acquisitions (M&A), which were finalized today.
Bank of America Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized regular cash dividends on the outstanding shares or depositary shares of several series of preferred stock for the fourth quarter of 2024.
The Electronic Payments Coalition (EPC) has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Illinois, supporting a lawsuit initiated by several banking and credit union associations against a new Illinois law that alters credit and debit card processing in the state.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has announced a new policy statement on bank mergers, which now includes additional scrutiny for deals involving tax-exempt credit unions.
AUGUSTA, GA - Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament, announced today that Bank of America will become a Champion Partner of the Masters Tournament, beginning with the 2025 Masters Tournament. Additionally, the Chairman has announced that CBS Sports will expand coverage hours of the Tournament on Saturday and Sunday also beginning in 2025.
Ian P. Moloney, Senior Vice President and Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at AFC, has issued a statement regarding the FDIC’s proposed rulemaking on custodial deposit accounts with transaction features.
Bank of America Corporation announced today that it will redeem on September 25, 2024, all $2,000,000,000 principal amount outstanding of its 0.981% Fixed/Floating Rate Senior Notes, due September 2025 (CUSIP No. 06051GJG5) (the “Notes”), at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date of September 25, 2024. Interest on the Notes will cease to accrue on the redemption date.
The Bank Policy Institute (BPI) has released new survey results from Morning Consult that indicate Americans highly value the convenience, security, and widespread acceptance of debit cards. The findings also reveal consumer concerns regarding government interference in private market price fixing.
Bank of America Corporation announced today that it will redeem on October 1, 2024, all $1,750,000,000 principal amount outstanding of its 3.093% Fixed/Floating Rate Senior Notes, due October 2025 (CUSIP No. 06051GGT0) (the “Notes”), at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date of October 1, 2024. Interest on the Notes will cease to accrue on the redemption date.
Navy Federal Credit Union has announced a new partnership with the USO, committing $9 million to enhance programs for servicemembers and their families.
AFSA released its quarterly Consumer Credit (C3) Index survey of leading providers of consumer credit, including mortgages, vehicle financing, personal installment loans, and credit cards.
With 54 calendar and 12 session days until the election, Congress faces important unfinished business: funding the government. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) unveiled his continuing resolution that would provide stopgap funding through March 2025. Following some dissent, the first procedural vote was pulled from the calendar yesterday. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) is working to persuade a dozen Republican objectors to support the bill, stating that “everything is doable.”
AFSA’s State Government Affairs team has sent a veto letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom opposing Senate Bill 1286, which addresses small business debt and the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. The bill proposes expanding the Rosenthal Act to include commercial collections, a move AFSA has resisted in favor of exemptions for floor-planning members.
Richard Hunt, Executive Chairman of the Electronic Payments Coalition (EPC), issued a statement following the release of a study by CMSPI on credit card processing costs. The study, funded by large corporate mega-stores, has been labeled as inaccurate by EPC.
The Electronic Payments Coalition (EPC) has released a three-part video series as part of its “Guard Your Card” campaign. The initiative aims to inform Americans about the potential risks associated with the Durbin-Marshall Credit Card Bill. According to EPC, the proposed legislation could eliminate credit card rewards programs, weaken consumer data security, and reduce access to credit for those who need it most.
Bank of America announced today that it has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $24 per hour, continuing its commitment to reach $25 by 2025. This increase will bring the minimum annualized salary for full-time employees in the U.S. to nearly $50,000 and applies to all full-time and part-time hourly positions.
Interest rates at the far end of the yield curve are already declining, despite ongoing discussions about when and by how much the Federal Reserve will lower the federal funds rate. This trend is attributed to diminished market expectations for long-term inflation and near-future short-term rates.