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Biden Cancels $39 Billion in Student Loans for 800,000 Borrowers

One-time credits will wipe out loans, fixing mistakes made by loan servicers when collecting payments under income-driven repayment programs.

Wells Fargo Beats Expectations but Sets Aside Money for Loan Losses

The U.S. economy “continues to perform better than many had expected,” said Charlie Scharf, the bank’s chief executive, but “there will likely be continued economic...

In an Unsteady Banking Industry, First Republic’s Problems Stood Out

The bank’s rivals appear on firmer footing this time, in contrast with the widespread panic after the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank...

Regional Banks and Regulators Try to Soothe Depositors’ Fears

While some executives said money wasn’t being pulled from their small and midsize banks, the “too big to fail” giants attracted business customers.

Wells Fargo’s Carrie Tolstedt Pleads Guilty and Faces Prison

Carrie L. Tolstedt, who ran the bank’s retail branches, faces up to 16 months in prison for obstructing a bank examination.

Challenges to Student Loan Cancellation Reach Supreme Court

Justices will hear arguments Tuesday on President Biden’s plan to forgive an estimated $400 billion in debt. Conservative states have called it an abuse of...

Facebook Parent Plans to Sell ‘Meta Verified’ Accounts

Meta announced that it would begin charging $11.99 a month for a blue badge on Facebook and Instagram.

Rising Interest Rates Lift Profits at Bank of America and Wells Fargo

Both banks increased their reserves as protection against deteriorating economic conditions, but signaled optimism about consumer resilience.

Two Fintech Companies Fueled Extensive PPP Loan Fraud, House Report Finds

Executives at Womply and Blueacorn, which facilitated millions of Paycheck Protection Program loans, flouted rules and themselves collected improper loans, investigators said.

Zelle Fraud Victims Are in Line to Receive Reimbursements

A rule change planned for early next year would shift liability for some losses onto the banks, not their customers.