The Fed is set to take on a new challenge: climate change
The Fed is going green, and that could mean a substantial change for the way institutions have to prepare for the unexpected.
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Does FinTech Substitute for Banks? Evidence from the Paycheck Protection Program
Ohio State University - Fisher College of Business Isil Erel and Jack Liebersohn Sep 20, 2020 Abstract: New technology promises to expand the supply of financial...
How can the U.S. boost retirement planning for minorities? Start with access and education
Families of color lag White peers in retirement planning, and the coronavirus pandemic may make this gap even worse. Here's what experts say could help.
Typical person yanked $12,000 from 401(k) during coronavirus pandemic: Vanguard
The typical 401(k) saver making a withdrawal due to the coronavirus pandemic pulled out $12,000. That's a slight increase from earlier in the crisis.
Many military families are struggling in the era of Covid
High spousal unemployment and lack of childcare are among the issues facing military families during the coronavirus pandemic.
Binance has begun to block U.S. users from accessing its exchange platform
The Block Crypto Yogita Khatri Nov 9, 2020 Quick Take Binance has started blocking U.S. users from accessing its platform, The Block has learned. An email...
How advisors figure out which ESG funds are a good fit for socially conscious clients and their portfolios
Investing sustainably is a personal experience, and there are multiple strategies under the umbrella. Here's how advisors help clients find the right fits.
This risk threatens retirees’ nest eggs. Here’s how advisors are protecting them
The big threat to retirees' hard-earned savings isn't market volatility. It's fraudsters making off with their data and their cash.
Banking on the “Business of Banking”: How the 2nd Circuit’s Ruling in Lacewell v. OCC Could Change the Future of Fintech Regulation
Kilpatrick Townsend Mike Breslin and Bennett Gillogly Nov 11, 2020 Despite often operating on a nationwide scale, fintech companies rarely meet the stringent requirements for obtaining...
What a Democrat-controlled SEC might look like and what it would mean for markets
Expansion and standardization of ESG principles was the most commonly referenced priority among SEC watchers.
Op-ed: Companies that adapted to Covid-19 could be the winners after the vaccine as well
There have been a multitude of firms that presciently adopted technologies that would become essential to Covid-world success.
Vanguard says the median 401(k) withdrawal was $12,000 amid coronavirus
The typical 401(k) saver making a withdrawal due to the coronavirus pandemic pulled out $12,000. That's a slight increase from earlier in the crisis.
Why banks don’t die
The Finanser Chris Skinner Nov 11, 2020 Have you noticed how people talk about disruption more and more, and note the collapse of companies like Blockbuster,...
The Investments Most of Us Can’t Buy
CATO Institute Jennifer J. Schulp and Caleb O. Brown Nov 11, 2020 Regular folks don’t have access to a vast array of investments, and that’s because...
Op-ed: The pandemic forced advisors to adapt and find new ways to engage with clients
The pandemic changed how advisors and their clients do business — to online. Advisors must dedicate time and resources to effectively make this strategy shift.