Trust has to be earned, and it starts with being clear about how our reporting is made. This page explains our approach to research, sourcing, accuracy, corrections, and the use of technology in our work.
Our articles are grounded in primary sources — regulator guidance, agency data, company filings, and conversations with people who work in the sector. Where we make a factual claim, we aim to link to the underlying source so you can check it yourself.
We prioritize authoritative, primary sources: the Federal Reserve, NCUA, FDIC, CFPB, and other regulators and standards bodies, alongside reputable industry data. When we cite figures — asset rankings, adoption rates, compliance deadlines — we point to where they came from.
Our editorial desk, led by editor Bobby Wilson, reviews every article before publication. We check names, numbers, dates, and claims against their sources. Banking and regulation move quickly, so we revisit evergreen pieces and update them when the facts change; substantive updates are noted on the article.
We correct errors promptly and transparently. If you spot something wrong, email us through our contact page with the article and the issue. When we make a material correction, we note it on the piece rather than quietly editing it away.
We use AI tools to assist with research, drafting, and editing. AI does not have the final word: our editorial team is responsible for everything we publish — its accuracy, its framing, and its judgment — and reviews all content before it goes live.
We don't accept payment in exchange for coverage or a particular conclusion. Where a commercial relationship, sponsorship, or partnership is relevant to something we cover, we disclose it. Our reporting decisions are ours alone.