Banking Blog

U.S. banking industry associations step up their protests against Basel III capital requirements.

Criminals use checking accounts and a weakness in Citibank’s computer systems to steal $1 million from the megabank in 60 seconds.

To help customers access their money and give them some financial breathing room, many banks are offering fee waivers.

The way we bank is rapidly changing. Here are five trends one expert sees emerging in the next few years.

Natural disasters like superstorm Sandy make debit cards dicey, but mobile banking can offer victims access to banking services, even if branches are closed.

Banks and many of their borrowers will be significantly impacted by Superstorm Sandy. Find out how regulators are advising the banking industry on the situation.

Several banks have joined JPMorgan Chase in waiving fees for customers affected by Superstorm Sandy.

As Superstorm Sandy approaches, Chase is excusing account holders in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut from paying certain fees.

A cellphone provider will help consumers stay protected when transmitting personal financial information with their phones.

A new survey of bank account balances shows that many consumers are keeping abnormally high amounts in their traditional checking accounts. Are you one of them?