The credit union industry, like the banking industry, is shrinking in number. U.S. credit unions are generally growing, profitable, and financially stronger, with fewer troubled institutions. Although, isolated failures do still occur, and when they do, lower-income communities can be…
Texas: America’s New Financial Capital
Texas is emerging as a major financial hub, with a new Texas Stock Exchange launching in Dallas and additional expansions from NYSE and Nasdaq. Backed by major financial firms and supported by business-friendly policies and no state income tax, Texas…
The Case of the Missing Bank Rating
People sometimes can’t find a bank’s rating on Bauer’s website due to naming, location, or search errors, but occasionally the bank truly isn’t listed. This is because certain foreign bank branches—allowed under laws like the International Banking Act of 1978…
New Bank Ratings Now Out, Based on March 31, 2026 Data
The banking sector is generally strengthening, with higher earnings, stable asset quality, and fewer problem banks, though some risks remain. For example, asset quality remained stable overall, with a slight improvement in total past-due and nonaccrual loans, though some loan…




