Banking Blog

Prepaid debit cards are playing a number of roles for U.S. consumers these days.

HSBC is facing questions from lawmakers about some of the bank’s shady clients linked to global terrorism and drug cartels.

Should the CFPB impose new rules on checking account overdraft programs? The Credit Union National Association says no.

The House Financial Services Committee unofficial designates July as Dodd-Frank Bashing Month.

A new Twitter handle shows that some account holders are ready and willing to give up their banking information to anyone.

Some banks are charging FDIC fees. Find out what they are and why they must be renamed.

A survey finds consumers seeking financial counseling regret overspending, not saving and either buying or not buying a house.

U.S. consumers who think interest rates are too low might have some new company in Europe now that another interest rate is chopped.

A government report cites delinquent mortgages, revenue growth challenges and excessive risk opportunities as challenges for U.S. banks.

Most consumers understand the consequences of returned payments and want their bank to pay important transactions — even if it results in an overdraft. That’s assuming, however, the same fee will be charged regardless of whether the transaction is paid. That’s according to a new study of overdraft payment services by the Independent Community Bankers of