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Leveraged loan risk remains 'elevated,' regulators warn

01/31/20

Nonbanks hold a disproportionate percentage of the worst-rated loans, but banks hold a majority of the market, and risk management safeguards are largely untested, according to an interagency report on shared national credit.

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CIBC plans job cuts, joining Canadian peers in savings quest

01/31/20

The Toronto firm, Canada’s fifth-largest lender by assets, must keep “a careful eye on costs” and improve efficiency, its CEO said in a corporate memo.

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Consumer lending outlook: Solid near term, shaky long term

01/31/20

Mortgages, auto loans and credit cards should perform well for the next two quarters. Beyond that, all bets are off.

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Why an algo-trading software firm caught BMO's eye

01/31/20

Clearpool's chief executive says BMO Financial Group, which is buying his company, saw a chance to gain control of cutting-edge technology that would help it cater to a special type of commercial customer.

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CIT Group launches new products for small businesses, HOAs

01/31/20

A new app will allow small-business clients to quickly apply for credit while expanded offerings for homeowners associations will help CIT build up its base of low-cost deposits.

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Warren asks Fed nominee to clarify policy stances

01/31/20

The Massachusetts senator took aim at certain views expressed by Judy Shelton, a Trump administration pick to sit on the Federal Reserve Board, that have sparked controversy.

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CECL is a real threat to the financial system

01/31/20

The new accounting standard meant to prevent another financial crisis could actually trigger one.

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Head of JPMorgan's mortgage banking business leaves firm

01/31/20

JPMorgan Chase's Mike Weinbach, chief executive of the home lending business, is departing JPMorgan Chase after 16 years.

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Fed votes to ease Volcker restriction; Truist reports a setback

01/31/20

Banks would be allowed to own stakes in venture capital funds; the combined BB&T-SunTrust isn’t realizing cost savings as fast as it projected.

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Banks hope Ex-Im revival is shot in the arm commercial lending needs

01/30/20

Lenders that depend on the Export-Import Bank to back loans to exporters are already seeing business borrowing pick up after Congress reauthorized the agency in December.

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