Who's tracking debanking; leadership tips; the controversy behind earned wage access

How big of a problem is debanking? No one knows for sure: Lawmakers and regulators are cracking down on banks closing consumer accounts, but neither banks nor regulators have hard numbers on how big of a problem debanking really is — or why accounts are closed.

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BankThink: Great bank leaders keep communication simple: Whether addressing a large audience or interacting with individual employees, the most effective communicators are those who leave their audience feeling a little smarter for having listened to them.

White House sets deadline for agency-downsizing plans: Federal agencies have a little more than two weeks to devise plans for achieving significant staff reductions and cost savings.

Lender groups want SBA to increase fees, tighten underwriting rules: Changes are needed to shore up the agency's finances and guarantee the integrity of its flagship 7(a) lending program, according to a leading trade group.

Great wage divide: How earned wage access sparks controversy: Earned wage access is shaping up to be the most divisive financial product in decades as industry trade groups and consumer advocates spar over whether EWA should be classified as credit in order to protect consumers. Is there a middle ground?