federal reserve

Federal Reserve System is the central banking system of the United States of America. It was created on December 23, 1913, with the enactment of the Federal Reserve Act, after a series of financial panics led to the desire for central control of the monetary system in order to alleviate financial crises.

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Supreme Court Sides With Retailers in Debit Card Swipe Fee Case

Supreme Court Sides With Retailers in Debit Card Swipe Fee Case
Supreme Court Sides With Retailers in Debit Card Swipe Fee Case
July 01, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

The Supreme Court handed a victory to retailers battling debit card “swipe fees.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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PCE Index Shows Cautious Consumers; Low Inflation Gives Hope for Rate Cut
PCE Index Shows Cautious Consumers; Low Inflation Gives Hope for Rate Cut
June 28, 2024  |  Economy

The consumer showed up with caution in May, but a low inflation rate added some fuel to the arguments for an interest rate cut. Those...

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Evolve Confirms Ransomware Hack as Challenges Grow at FinTech Partner Bank
Evolve Confirms Ransomware Hack as Challenges Grow at FinTech Partner Bank
June 27, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

It’s been a bad month for Evolve Bank & Trust, and it’s only getting worse. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Consumers Are Tired of Merchant Surcharges and Tipflation
Consumers Are Tired of Merchant Surcharges and Tipflation
June 26, 2024  |  Economy

Merchant steering, which is a practice where retailers offer discounts to consumers if they use certain payment methods, could be getting eclipsed by surcharges and...

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FinTech Banking Partner Evolve Bancorp Hit by Major Ransomware Attack
FinTech Banking Partner Evolve Bancorp Hit by Major Ransomware Attack
June 26, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

In many ways, it has been the summer of cyberattacks and data breaches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Nonbanks, Systemic Risks Highlight Need for ‘Know Your Business’ Due Diligence
Nonbanks, Systemic Risks Highlight Need for ‘Know Your Business’ Due Diligence
June 20, 2024  |  Authentication

For banks, forging partnerships with nonbanks and FinTechs has been a key way to capitalize on growth opportunities in private credit. Get the Full Story...

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Evolve Was Served a Cease-and-Desist Order — Now What?
Evolve Was Served a Cease-and-Desist Order — Now What?
June 17, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

The Federal Reserve Board issued a “cease and desist” order against Evolve Bancorp and its subsidiary, Evolve Bank & Trust, that may have a chilling effect...

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VersaBank Seeks Canada’s Permission for Stearns Bank Acquisition After US Approval
VersaBank Seeks Canada’s Permission for Stearns Bank Acquisition After US Approval
June 14, 2024  |  Partnerships

VersaBank needs only one more regulatory approval to proceed with its acquisition of Stearns Bank Holdingford. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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