ABI Blog Exchange

Old National reaches deal with advocates as merger nears finish line

San Francisco Federal Credit Union merges with a Bay Area peer

Law School Rankings: How Much do They Really Matter?

I've long assumed that law school rankings are very important to law student choices regarding where to attend school. After all, why else would law schools themselves care so much about the rankings -- sometimes even hiring and firing deans based on

Law School Rankings: How Much do They Really Matter?

I've long assumed that law school rankings are very important to law student choices regarding where to attend school. After all, why else would law schools themselves care so much about the rankings -- sometimes even hiring and firing deans...

Arizona to get its first new bank in 14 years

Can A Property Tax Foreclosure Sale Be Avoided As A Fraudulent Transfer? (Duval v. County of Ontario)

By: Donald L Swanson Can the foreclosure of a property tax lien on real estate be avoided as a fraudulent transfer under § 584 of the Bankruptcy Code? That’s the issue before the District Court, on a bankruptcy appeal, in Duvall v. County of Ontario

How the EMV migration paved the way for crypto payments

What Happens If a Cryptocurrency Exchange Files for Bankruptcy?

Exchanges play a key role in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, but no one seems to have given any consideration to so far is what happens when a cryptocurrency exchange that provides custodial services for its customers ends up in bankruptcy. We’ve never

What Happens If a Cryptocurrency Exchange Files for Bankruptcy?

Exchanges play a key role in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, but no one seems to have given any consideration to so far is what happens when a cryptocurrency exchange that provides custodial services for its customers ends up in bankruptcy. We’ve...

CFPB Targets “Junk Fees” – What Does This Mean for Your Financial Institution?

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB” or the “Bureau”) recently issued a series of press releases and blog posts focused on the issue of so called “junk fees” consumers pay their banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions

Mental Health and Bankruptcy

It's time to destigmatize both mental health issues and bankruptcy. One of the first clients to come to me when I began my practice was Jack. He was quite young – in his mid 20’s – younger than my typical clients who tend to be more toward middle age

Wells Fargo accused of arbitration ‘fraud’ as state judge vacates award

Democrats circulate bill to rein in stablecoins

Santander will exit U.S. home lending, review commercial segments

Banks loosen credit standards as business loan demand gains steam

Biden's Federal Reserve nominees hit speed bumps

Yellen calls stricter bank capital rules for climate risk 'premature'

Second investor group seeks shake-up at Vernon Hill-led Republic First

Digital bank’s fintech partnership generates new reward: Stock

U.S. has more credit cards than ever after issuance surge in 2021