• Banks need to push digital offerings during COVID-19 pandemic, experts say

  By Anna Hrushka • March 18, 2020

  "As we saw in the last recession, if you take the pedal off, you can wake up in a couple of years and have a lot of fintechs nibbling away at your business," said John Stockamp, director in West Monroe's financial services practice.​ Read the full article ➔

• Regulators weigh easing more bank rules as markets stay jittery

  By Robert Freedman • March 18, 2020

  A spate of initiatives, some released and some under consideration, are intended to keep credit flowing to businesses hard hit by the novel coronavirus outbreak. Read the full article ➔

• Banks tap Fed discount window to signal readiness on credit

  By Robert Freedman • March 17, 2020

  The biggest U.S. banks have been cooperating with each other and with the Federal Reserve to show they'll keep people and companies liquid as the economy worsens. Read the full article ➔

• Goldman Sachs waives March payments for Apple Card users

  By Kate Patrick Macri • March 17, 2020

  Apple and Goldman Sachs are continuing to allow payment deferrals in April, but Apple Card customers who took advantage of the March program must re-enroll, the tech giant said. Read the full article ➔

• Major US banks halt share buybacks in response to coronavirus pandemic

  By Anna Hrushka • March 16, 2020

  The forum called the COVID-19 pandemic “an unprecedented challenge for the world and the global economy,” and said the U.S.’s largest banks have an “unquestioned ability and commitment” to support the nation.  Read the full article ➔

• Markets drop despite Fed weekend rate cut on coronavirus

  By Robert Freedman • March 16, 2020

  Stock trading had to be halted for the third time in recent weeks as pessimism over the government's coronavirus response overshadowed the Federal Reserve's latest monetary move. Read the full article ➔

• Report: House scales back coronavirus leave bill, sends revisions to Senate

  By Kate Tornone • March 14, 2020

  The bill also would temporarily amend the FMLA, creating protections for leave related to the new coronavirus for some employees. Read the full article ➔

• Fed injects $1.5T into Wall Street as regulators, lawmakers respond to coronavirus

  By Anna Hrushka • March 13, 2020

  Some analysts welcomed the move, but said a fiscal stimulus from Congress is also needed. Read the full article ➔

• Coronavirus could hit fintechs hard as card transactions drop

  By Robert Freedman • March 4, 2020

  Fintechs’ reliance on the fees merchants pay when consumers make credit and debit purchases will be tested as people stay home.  Read the full article ➔

• Fed announces rate cut as US banks respond to coronavirus threat

  By Anna Hrushka • March 2, 2020

  As regulators convene to discuss COVID-19's economic impact, U.S. banks are implementing precautions such as travel restrictions and virtual events. Read the full article ➔

• COVID-19: Steps to prepare a remote work policy

  By Katie Clarey • March 4, 2020

  A successful remote work plan will unite technology with norms and expectations, one source said. Read the full article ➔