Bank regulation just got kicked up a notch.

It’s no secret that today’s world of banking is vastly different than it was just five years ago. With a heavy nod to the Great Recession, every element of the banking industry is now under a gigantic microscope – from …

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Putting the good faith back in mortgages.

You’ve taken a deep breath, crunched the numbers, consulted your friends & family, rubbed your clammy palms together—and you’re finally ready to pull the trigger. Going skydiving? Popping the question? Nah, we’re not talking about anything that scary. We’re referring …

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Don’t be cheated by escheatment.

You put some money away awhile back. Now you’re just letting it sit there—maybe it’s even growing a little. Maybe you’ve stashed away some valuables in a safe deposit box. If you’re like a lot of us, you may have …

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Fannie should leave jumbo loans alone

The following op-ed by ING DIRECT president & CEO Arkadi Kuhlmann first appeared on MarketWatch.com on March 7, 2011. Last month, the Obama administration unveiled plans for a major overhaul of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Their reforms are aimed …

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Don’t be Scammed by Skimmers

There’s been much buzz in the news lately about ATM skimming—when bad guys electronically steal or “skim” a cardholder’s personal financial information during ATM transactions through the use of electronic card readers and mini cameras, carefully placed to read your …

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Phighting the good phight against phishing.

As one of the largest online banks in the world, ING DIRECT is charged with the awesome responsibility of keeping our Customers’ money and personal information safe and secure from online bad guys. It’s a responsibility we take very seriously …

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Putting Consumers First: Time to Move the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Agenda Forward

By Arkadi Kuhlmann, President and CEO of ING DIRECT USA For too long, Americans have craved action from Washington that positively impacts their wallet and financial well-being. They want policies that eliminate the fine print and create a transparent marketplace …

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TMI, vanity & other social networking issues

The ubiquitous social networking giant Facebook recently surpassed 500 million active users. And by “active,” we’re talking people who’ve signed in, friended, liked, posted, status updated, or wall-stalked someone within the past 30 days. In just a few short years, …

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