There is nothing more exciting for a nation than a growing middle class. It typically indicates national stability, economic growth, an increase in GDP, and opportunities for companies to cater to families looking to upgrade their lifestyles using their hard-earned incomes. Countries ...

The committee advanced two Republican-backed bills: the GUARD Financial Data Act(focused on financial institutions/GLBA) and the SECURE Data Act (a broader privacy bill), both designed to create a uniform national privacy framework and largely preempt state laws. What the two ...

In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is encouraging consumers to take preventive measures to avoid identity theft by protecting their credit through a credit freeze. According to the Federal Trade ...

By Brittney Dial Testin The Indiana Members Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its Spring Mill Road branch April 28 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The branch, at 17475 Spring Mill Rd., is the second in Westfield. “It’s a great ...

Wolters Kluwer just rolled out expanded capabilities for its CompliEditor Suite to make it faster and more self‑service for financial institutions to create and update compliant disclosures. What was announced Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance announced enhancements to the ...

FTC and the Maryland Attorney General have settled their joint lawsuit against Lindsay Automotive Group over allegations of deceptive pricing and unauthorized add‑ons, securing a $3.1 million civil penalty and potential refunds exceeding $75 million for affected consumers. Core allegations ...

The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) intensifying scrutiny of automotive advertising practices is forcing dealerships across the country to rethink how they approach pricing transparency, with industry experts alluding that the stakes have never been higher. Brian Gordon, President of the ...

Bridgewater, N.J., April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Highlights  Alacriti-sponsored research finds that while 71% of financial institutions view instant payments as strategically important or critical, 45% remain in the evaluation phase. Fraud and risk reduction (63%) is the primary ...

U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration will review how banks handled mortgage payments and other debts for homeowners affected by the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, with a particular focus on Wells Fargo. What Trump said Trump stated on Thursday ...