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Three executive defections, one angry investor at New York bank

02/14/20

Hanover Bancorp is facing a proxy battle after its CFO and two other bankers bolted to a rival.

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Senate Republicans target banks refusing services to ICE contractors

02/14/20

Five Republican senators want to cut off deposit insurance for banks that have stopped offering financial services to firms that operate detention facilities and private prisons on behalf of the federal government.

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Banks need to do more than just complain about credit unions

02/14/20

The entire banking industry needs to join the fight instead of waiting for Congress to act.

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Fulton in Pa. revises 4Q profit after commercial loan becomes uncollectable

02/14/20

A large charge-off and additional loan-loss provision reduced quarterly profit by 12%, to $47.8 million.

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Pressure grows on Barclays CEO; JPM tightens rules on working with fintechs

02/14/20

For the second time in four years regulators are investigating Jes Staley; fintechs have until July 30 to sign agreements on how they access customer data.

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The big squeeze: Banks pushed to hike pay at inopportune time

02/13/20

The tight labor market and public pressure to raise minimum wages are expected to nudge noninterest expenses upward in a year when the watchword is cost control.

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Senators alarmed by study linking loan rates to college choice

02/13/20

Elizabeth Warren, Sherrod Brown and three other Democrats asked nonbank lenders to ensure they comply with fair lending laws following a report suggesting they charge higher rates to those who have attended historically black or predominantly Hispanic colleges.

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L.A. bank, big investor clash over approaches to serving underbanked

02/13/20

Broadway Financial prefers a small balance sheet and loans to real estate investors that offer affordable housing. Capital Corps and its founder, Steven Sugarman, want the bank to expand by making more loans directly to low- and moderate-income borrowers.

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Fed terminates enforcement actions against four large banks

02/13/20

The three cease and desist orders and one written agreement had cited separate concerns at JPMorgan Chase, Discover, Deutsche Bank and RBS.

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Trump nominee for Fed seat gets cold shoulder from senators

02/13/20

Both Democrats and Republicans aired concerns about controversial statements made by Judy Shelton on monetary policy, deposit insurance and other issues, raising doubts about her confirmation.

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