Economy

Comerica Chief Credit Officer Melinda Chausse
By Jon Prior
July 21, 2020 3:55 PM

The Dallas bank set aside less in the second quarter for credit losses than analysts expected. Executives cited action in Texas and California to reverse reopenings and said they're still committed to the oil and gas business.

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Coins. Specifically, dies used for pressing nickels sit in a tray in Pennsylvania
By Jon Prior
July 21, 2020 1:24 PM

The Federal Reserve, U.S. Mint and financial industry representatives are strongly considering a public call for Americans to deposit their spare change, among other fixes, to get coins circulating again. Meanwhile, banks of all sizes are getting creative at the local level.

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Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio
Michael Cohn
July 20, 2020 5:01 PM

Senate and House Republicans introduced legislation that would give businesses refundable tax credits against payroll taxes to meet some of the expenses associated with reopening during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Penny Crosman
July 20, 2020 3:01 PM

Business models and adaptability will determine the success — or failure — of financial technology companies as they deal with fallout from the coronavirus outbreak.

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Federal Reserve building
Sean Campbell
July 15, 2020 11:20 AM

Some criticized the Fed’s decision to temporarily lift capital restrictions for megabanks, but the move will help ease the crisis.

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U.S. Capitol
Non-profits
Michael Cohn
July 10, 2020 2:56 PM

The Senate and House passed bipartisan legislation to help nonprofits remain financially viable during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Federal Reserve Exterior As Fed Looks Locked In For Quarter-Point Cut
Jeremy Kress
July 10, 2020 10:14 AM

The Fed has already eased certain capital requirements in response to the coronavirus pandemic. It should avoid making any further adjustments to the surcharge, which is meant to keep global banks from creating systemic risks.

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Allissa Kline
July 9, 2020 9:00 AM

The company has established a fund that will provide capital, technical assistance and long-term recovery support to small businesses, especially minority-owned companies. The other megabanks are expected to donate their fees, also.

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Salary and benefits spending at Signature Bank
By Jon Prior
July 8, 2020 5:20 PM

The New York commercial bank says geographic diversification is a long-term necessity and that the interplay of its private banking and commercial banking businesses has helped it withstand the economic shock of the coronavirus.

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A customer shops for paper towels at a supermarket in Trenton, New Jersey, U.S., on Monday, March 16, 2020. All New Jersey schools must close starting March 18 for at least two weeks as state officials try to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, Governor Murphy said. Photographer: David 'Dee' Delgado/Bloomberg
Michael Cohn
July 7, 2020 2:49 PM

The American Institute of CPAs has organized a coalition of 21 business trade groups to push for help for businesses' short-term liquidity needs.

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