Jul 26, 2012 by Amanda AlixIs Synovus Financial Finally Moving On?This regional bank has been working steadily to improve its outlook, and it's starting to show.
Jul 26, 2012 by Amanda AlixFormer Citi Chief on Big Banks: Break ‘Em Up!Sandy Weill joins the chorus of voices calling for the break-up of the nation’s largest banks.
Jul 25, 2012 by Amanda AlixIf You Think the LIBOR Scandal Is an Anomaly, Think AgainThe LIBOR scandal is just the latest in a string of interest-rate manipulation scams orchestrated by big banks.
Jul 24, 2012 by Amanda AlixRegional Banks Get Down to BusinessWhile the big banks sputter, regionals are doing what banks do best -- lending and making money.
Jul 24, 2012 by Amanda AlixBank of America Settlement May Bode Well for Mortgage InsurersThe scales may be tipping in favor of mortgage insurers in squabbles over soured mortgages and mortgage-backed securities.
Jul 23, 2012 by Amanda AlixCrop Insurers Face a Flood of Drought-Related ClaimsThe unrelenting drought in the country's breadbasket means ruined crops and big insurance payouts
Jul 22, 2012 by Amanda AlixWhat Banks Can Learn From Google and FacebookData mining is still a stumbling block for banks, but tech companies could point them in the right direction.
Jul 22, 2012 by Amanda AlixHas Bank of America Just Become a Good Buy?There was a lot of information in B of A's latest report, but does the good outweigh the bad?
Jul 20, 2012 by Amanda AlixFacebook Leads the Way into Social BankingCurrently in its infancy, social banking on Facebook looks like a sure bet.
Jul 18, 2012 by Amanda AlixA Huge Win for Credit Card CompaniesThe U.S. prevails against China regarding e-payments, opening up a whole new market for credit card issuers.
Jul 16, 2012 by Amanda AlixHealth Insurance Rebate Checks Are in the MailThe Medical Loss Ratio rule portion of health-care reform kicks in.
Jul 16, 2012 by Amanda AlixWill the LIBOR Scandal Be the One to Take Down the Banking System?Outrage about LIBOR interest rate fixing is increasing, and it's beginning to affect the banking industry.
Jul 13, 2012 by Amanda AlixMall REITs Are Looking SweetThe retail sector is improving, and that's good news for shopping mall REITs.
Jul 12, 2012 by Amanda AlixAnother Big Blow to Banks’ Bottom LinesNew rules will change how banks process overdraft fees, and profits will suffer.
Jul 12, 2012 by Amanda AlixCharging Customers Swipe Fees will Cut into Everybody’s ProfitsAll parties to feel the impact.
Jul 10, 2012 by Amanda AlixWhen Lousy Economic News Can Be Good for InvestorsPoor jobs numbers and a stalled economy have given mortgage REITs a lift.
Jul 9, 2012 by Amanda AlixAre the Halcyon Days of Investment Banking Gone for Good?Wall Street banks mourn for the megaprofits of yesteryear, but they were a phenomenon borne of an artificial economy.
Jul 9, 2012 by Amanda AlixIs Apple Afraid of Mobile Payments?The pending debut of Apple's Passbook digital wallet app has many wondering why Cupertino declined to add payment capability.
Jul 8, 2012 by Amanda AlixEverBank: Ambitious, Savvy, and Growing FastThis newly minted public company is looking to expand its balance sheet and its online presence.
Jul 7, 2012 by Amanda AlixNice Try: Banks' Living Wills Won't Save the DaySome of the largest banks in the world have turned in resolution plans to the U.S. government, but doubts remain as to the endeavor's utility.
