Bank failures could affect lending; Wyoming joins Custodia suiit

In wake of failures, bank economists expect weaker credit quality, lighter lending : The American Bankers Association 's latest Credit Conditions Index points to a drop in lending and a rise in loan delinquencies through the second and third quarters.

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Wyoming joins Custodia Bank in legal battle against Fed : The state's attorney general filed a motion to intervene in Custodia Bank 's lawsuit over master account access, citing concerns about the effect of the Federal Reserve Board 's decisions on Wyoming's special-purpose depository institution charter.

A Las Vegas de novo avoids risky bets : Lexicon Bank 's cautious approach to its balance sheet helped it weather the pandemic and avoid some of the mistakes that plagued other failed banks.

Chopra calls for "automatic triggers" to curb excessive bank risk : In wide-ranging remarks on the recent banking crisis, the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said other regulators aren't using enough of their powers to supervise banks.

Capital One's rift with Walmart won't be a big drag, analysts say : The world's largest retailer, 沃尔玛 , sued Capital One over their four-year-old credit card partnership, saying the bank failed to meet customer service standards. The McLean, Virginia-based bank disputed the allegations