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Wells board members quit; BofA quizzing clients on virus

03/09/20

Elizabeth Duke and James Quigley step down from board; the bank is asking corporations to divulge their exposure and preparations as part of risk assessment.

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Next round of Wells Fargo hearings will shine spotlight on board's role

03/08/20

The House Financial Services Committee will question two of Wells’ board members, raising public scrutiny to a new level for bank directors.

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Can newcomer Level stand out in a sea of challenger banks?

03/08/20

The all-digital bank is hoping to win over consumers with above-average savings rates and more detailed analysis of their spending habits.

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Bank regulators update pandemic guidance as coronavirus cases grow

03/06/20

The agencies recommend steps banks should take to proactively prevent disruption of operations, minimize contact between staff and customers, and plan for how affected employees reenter the workplace, among other things.

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As State Farm bows out, U.S. Bank seizes an expansion opportunity

03/06/20

State Farm struggled to make its bet on banking pay off and decided like other insurers to exit the business. U.S. Bancorp swooped in to add deposits and credit card accounts at little cost or risk.

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Banking on Alexa, fintech enemy no. 1, coronavirus: Top stories of the week

03/06/20

A handful of banks keep trying to make the customer-Alexa connection happen; banks are more worried about payments firms than other types of fintechs; how financial institutions are coping with COVID-19; and more from this week’s most-read stories.

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How Citi is helping a minority-owned bank get back on its feet

03/06/20

Unity National Bank of Houston, which has reported losses three straight years, is receiving guidance and resources from Citigroup through a Treasury mentoring program.

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Wells Fargo aims for top of digital wallet with $5 bonus

03/06/20

Wells Fargo hopes to anchor its debit card at the top of customers’ digital wallets with a promotion offering users a $5 credit.

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Farmers and Merchants in Maryland to buy neighboring bank

03/06/20

The company will pay $25 million in cash for Carroll Bancorp in a deal between Baltimore-area banks.

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CFPB proposes legislation to pay whistleblowers who tip off agency

03/06/20

The agency's effort to engage with lawmakers on a whistleblower award program is one of three initiatives the bureau announced to advance its strategy of preventing consumer harm.

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