Introduction U.S. bank margins held steady in the fourth quarter of 2021 but should expand notably in 2022 as short-term rates move higher and institutions deploy some of their excess cash. The Federal Reserve's efforts to combat elevated inflation will offer a significant lift to U.S. banks' net interest margins. Expected increases in short-term rates will boost loan yields, p...
READIntroduction Digital lender origination volumes across personal, student, and small and medium-sized enterprise lending rose above pre-pandemic levels in 2021 as stronger growth among personal-focused lenders helped the group rebound from a difficult 2020. Personal-focused digital lenders originated an estimated 37% more in loans in 2021 relative to 2019. A healthy consumer cre...
READMany banks are adjusting to customers' quick shift to digital channels with a hybrid approach of increasing the specialization of branch operations while enhancing the capabilities of their mobile apps. The pandemic shifted many banking transactions to digital channels and cemented mobile apps as the go-to offering for basic banking transactions. Banks have responded to the shi...
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