U.S. financials, most read now covers U.S. banks, thrifts and financial services.
This week's most read content includes a feature on big U.S. banks' drive for growth and an article on Citizens Financial Group's pending acquisition of Franklin American Mortgage.
At the Fed, increasing talk of activating countercyclical capital buffer
A handful of Federal Reserve officials in recent weeks suggested the central bank could activate the countercyclical capital buffer for large U.S. banks.
Banking industry expresses lukewarm enthusiasm for small-dollar lending
Banks, regulatory lawyers and advocacy groups said it is too early to predict the outcome of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's bulletin encouraging banks to offer small-dollar loans.
Big US banks are confident and hungry for growth
The largest American banks, encouraged by economic momentum and easing regulation, are looking for new ways to use capital and grow loans.
Citizens Financial Group to buy Franklin American Mortgage assets for $511M
The deal would make Citizens Financial Group Inc. a top-15 bank-owned, residential mortgage servicing and origination platform.
Intercontinental Exchange acquiring fixed income marketplace TMC Bonds for $685M
Intercontinental Exchange Inc. is acquiring TMC Bonds LLC for $685 million in cash. TMC Bonds supports anonymous trading.
