Are banks’ technology bets finally paying off?

After a decade of multibillion-dollar tech investments by banks, efficiency ratios have begun to improve and headcounts drop, some industry watchers say. Skeptics counter that other reasons are at play and that it's all hard to measure.

By Penny Crosman
Executive Editor, Technology at Arizent
American Banker

Severe Weather May Inspire Many to Move

When severe weather events occur, they may be powerful enough to destabilize infrastructure or destroy homes. People are resilient, but severe weather can place financial and emotional strain on homeowners. If the frequency and severity of these events continue, it may cause many homeowners to reconsider their housing situation entirely. Get additional insights from a recent Freddie Mac survey.