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Banks stronger, but lending still down
Banker News Clips, March 9, 2010
The majority of banks in southeast Wisconsin improved their capital ratios in the latest quarter...
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Supreme Court Holds Another Hearing on Unauthorized Practice of Law; WBA Comments
The Pundit, March 8, 2010
A lengthy hearing before the Supreme Court on the Unauthorized Practice of Law continues this afternoon after nearly seven years of discussion...
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Small business lending soars in February
Banker News Clips, March 8, 2010
Government-backed small-business lending soared in February as banks and borrowers continued to take advantage of enhanced loan guarantees and lower fees...
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Long-term mortgage rates back below 5%
Banker News Clips, March 5, 2010
Long-term mortgage rates stayed below 5 percent for the third time in four weeks this week. Freddie Mac’s weekly rate report says a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged...
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More consumers just say no to credit cards
Banker News Clips, March 4, 2010
The Federal Reserve reports credit card usage is slowing. Revolving credit – largely made up of credit card debt – fell by nearly 20 percent in November...
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Impact of new credit card law
Banker News Clips, March 3, 2010
Last week, the new credit card law went into effect offering consumers greater protections. In addition, periodic statements are changing providing clearer...
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State may ban credit checks on job applicants
Banker News Clips, March 2, 2010
It’s hard enough to find a job in this economy, and now some people are facing another hurdle: Potential employers are holding their credit histories against them...
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Wisconsin Banker
March 2010
On a Cost-Cutting Crusade; Bankers United at 2010 Bank Executives Conference; Chairman's Column: Despite the Rhetoric and Attacks, Bankers Have Clout...
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Senate bank panels said to agree to scrap Obama consumer agency
Banker News Clips, March 1, 2010
Senate Banking Committee negotiators, working through the weekend, agreed to drop the stand-alone consumer agency sought by the Obama administration and opposed by the banking industry...
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Compliance Journal
February 2010
Read "Special Focus" for information on new private education loans. Next, check "Regulatory Spotlight" for information on Regulation Z. Finally, turn to "Compliance Notes" for information on new HIPAA rules.
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Bill for cheaper Roth IRA conversions unanimously approved by Legislature
Banker News Clips, February 26, 2010
State residents of all income levels will be able to convert traditional individual retirement accounts to Roth IRAs without penalties under a bill...
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Federal rules entangle housing help
Banker News Clips, February 25, 2010
Homeowners in danger of foreclosure can receive free legal help through a $150,000 federal grant to Wisconsin’s housing finance authority, but rules...
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Developer pleads guilty in bank fraud
Banker News Clips, February 24, 2010
A Jefferson developer pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal bank fraud charge for taking out millions of dollars in loans from a Stoughton bank under false pretenses...
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Most Wisconsin Banks Remain Profitable Despite Weak Economy
WBA Release, February 23, 2010
Despite the strong economic headwinds, three out of every four Wisconsin banks made a profit last year, total deposits grew and lending again outpaced the national average...
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Joint vs. Separate: The Checking Account Debate
Consumer Column, February 19, 2010
The debate over joint versus separate bank accounts has always been a hot topic among married, or soon to be married, couples...
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