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Total U.S. household debt levels increased in the first quarter as already stressed credit card borrowers faced rising challenges, a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said on Tuesday.
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Rocket, Wells Fargo and others are buying loans in forbearance out of government-backed bonds, then selling them back to investors.
JPMorgan Chase is to buy digital wealth manager Nutmeg to bolster the forthcoming launch of its digital bank in the UK later this year.
KeyBank is launching a digital bank catering to the needs of physicians and dentists via it Laurel Road brand.
US pharmacy chain Walgreens is launching its own mobile and online bank account in partnership with InComm Payments and Meta Bank.
Marcus, Goldman Sachs' digital retail banking service, is launching a Cash ISA in the UK.
The Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority is to impose stricter conditions on applicants for deposit-taking licences following the recent collapse of digital challenger Xinja and the sale of 86 4000 to National Australia Bank.
Sweden's SEB is going all-in on Google Cloud, accelerating a shift that will bring a raft of new products to retail and corporate customers based on data, analytics, and AI.
Banco Santander to is to shutter 111 branches in the UK and shift its headquarters to a new purpose-built campus in Milton Keynes.
Barclays Bank is closing a major processing centre in Leeds with nearly 800 jobs impacted and cutting another 345 jobs across the country.
The Bank of England is to take supervisory action against Visa following a widespread outage last year that disrupted payments for millions of shoppers across Europe.
Starling Bank has raised £75 million to fund its international expansion plans.
BB&T is buying SunTrust Banks in a merger which, valued at about $66 billion, would create the sixth-largest U.S. bank.
Pan-European savings marketplace Raisin has closed a $114 million Series D funding round, earmarking the cash for strategic acquisitions and further international expansion.
Revolut has struck a deal with shared workspace provider WeWork to give its business banking customers three months of free hot-desk space.
Starling Bank has taken the wraps off a new Euro Account offering as it begins preperations for life after Brexit.
TrueLayer has launched an Open Banking and PSD2-based payments API, giving businesses and consumers an alternative to card payments and bank transfers.
Temenos, Cisco and Deloitte Luxembourg are among a group of companies setting up a due diligence, connectivity and testing platform to help the financial services industry in its efforts to work more effectively with fintech firms.
Revolut has shared plans to build a 'global licensing team', responsible for securing banking, trading and credit licences in multiple markets around the world, starting with the United Kingdom and the United States.
Cognizant is to acquire bank-owned Finnish IT supplier Oy Samlink as part of a programme to implement a shared core banking platform for three of the country's savings banks.
Lloyds Bank is looking at a £750 million annual saving in tech spend as it plots a move to a new core banking platform from tech startup Thought Machine.
Banco Santander is to shut a fifth of its UK branches with a loss of 1279 jobs as footfall across the estate plummets.
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US Household Debt Hits Record High: A Detailed Analysis
US household debt reached a record high with an increase of $184 billion, or 1.1%, from the last quarter, according to the Federal Reserve's latest quarterly report. Here are some key takeaways and insights from the data:
Debt Overview:
Delinquency Rates:
Economic Concerns: While the stock market has reacted positively to signs of slowing inflation in the CPI report this week, underlying economic activity remains a concern. Higher interest rates are expected to persist until at least November, with a potential reduction in September only if CPI continues to show a decline for the next three months.
Banking Sector Implications: Banks are likely to see increased activity in several areas:
Consumer Struggles: Inflation, particularly in food and rent, coupled with high interest rates, is creating significant financial strain for consumers. This is leading to increased reliance on credit cards and home equity loans for those who own homes. Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services are also contributing to the debt burden, with 43% of BNPL users behind on payments.
Bank Fees and Bankruptcies: Despite consumer struggles, banks continue to benefit from non-interest income through late fees, with 121,000 bankruptcy notations recorded this quarter and 4.8% of consumer debt in third-party collections.
Looking Ahead: The past three months' data highlights the economic challenges consumers face. Banks will need to reassess risk management and policy measures to protect against rising credit lines with fewer delinquencies. Additionally, they must consider the broader picture of their commercial real estate (CRE) exposure, with close to $1 trillion in loans maturing this year.
This report underscores the need for vigilant financial strategies as both consumers and financial institutions navigate these challenging economic times.