Nathan Place is a national reporter at American Banker. A native of New York City, he has worked for more than a decade in both print and video journalism. He got his start in Beijing, where he worked as a copy editor and reporter for China Daily. He then returned to New York, where he earned his master's degree from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism. Since then he's worked as a reporter for the New York Daily News and The Independent, as well as a video producer for the Daily Mail, the Daily Beast and Men's Journal.
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The student loan giant fell far short of Wall Street's expectations, but its leaders say President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" is likely to bring it billions of dollars in new business.
By Nathan PlaceJuly 25 -
CEO Robin Vince refused to comment on "rumors or speculation" about a potential merger between the custody banking giant and its smaller rival, Northern Trust. He also said that the bar for BNY to engage in M&A is "very high."
By Nathan PlaceJuly 15 -
After passing the Federal Reserve's stress tests with high marks, large banks announced dividend increases. In some cases, they also said the Fed had conceded that certain prior calculations needed to be revised.
July 2 -
In 2021, banks pledged to wind down their support for oil and gas. Last year they made a $162 billion U-turn, according to a new report from a coalition of advocacy groups.
By Nathan PlaceJune 17 -
The regional bank is offloading a $1.9 billion student loan portfolio in order to focus on its relationships with existing customers, said CEO Bruce Van Saun.
By Nathan PlaceApril 16 -
After rapid changes in U.S. trade policy, banks and their clients are putting merger deals on ice until the dust settles.
April 11 -
Offices, apartment buildings and retail locations in Los Angeles face a tangle of difficulties as the smoke clears from January's wildfires. High on the list is inadequate insurance, a common problem in California.
By Nathan PlaceApril 2 -
Amid troubling news of tariffs and layoffs, dropping delinquencies offer a rare sign of consumer health.
By Nathan PlaceMarch 17 -
The real estate sector has been rocky in recent years. But for those investors willing to ride out the ups and downs, these 20 funds have paid off.
By Nathan PlaceDecember 21