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Should banks expect cyberattacks from Iran?

01/07/20

Iranian hackers have a history of targeting U.S. banks. Security experts discussed how bankers can prepare themselves if such attacks are renewed as part of a response to the killing of Qassem Soleimani.

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Professional Holding in South Florida plans $75M initial public offering

01/07/20

The company, which has agreed to buy Marquis Bancorp, could use some of the proceeds to fund growth and pay off a line of credit.

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Citi names Chubak head of U.S. retail banking

01/07/20

In his new role, Chubak will oversee all of Citigroup’s retail channels, product management and client segments.

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HUD proposes easing Obama-era fair housing rule

01/07/20

The Department of Housing and Urban Development has proposed an overhaul of an Obama-era rule meant to guide local jurisdictions in how they comply with the Fair Housing Act.

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BankMobile promotes Luvleen Sidhu to CEO

01/07/20

Sidhu, who co-founded the digital-only unit of Customers Bancorp, replaces her father, Jay, who will remain executive chairman. The bank is also rolling out a new service that allows direct-deposit to customers to access their paychecks two days before they are paid.

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What do investment bankers and insurers have in common?

01/07/20

Both know a superior customer experience is business critical, and key competitive advantage.On February 4 at 2pm ET, learn first-hand from executives at an investment firm, an insurance firm, and a property and casualty company about their leading customer services strategies.

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New employee retention tool has four legs and goes 'woof'

01/07/20

Some banks and fintechs have already introduced pet-friendly policies in the office. Here are five reasons why it works.

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UBS is latest to downgrade shares of big banks

01/07/20

Net interest margin pressure, modest loan growth and limited operating leverage could weigh on bank stocks in 2020, UBS analysts said.

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Warren takes aim at Biden with plan to bolster bankruptcy rights

01/07/20

Elizabeth Warren rolled out a plan Tuesday to restore bankruptcy protections repealed in a 2005 law championed by Joe Biden, taking an implicit shot at the Democratic presidential front-runner just before the first nominating contests next month.

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Goldman goes transparent; Banks up to the challenge

01/07/20

Goldman Sachs plans to offer details into its workings to boost its stock value; while challenger banks are prospering, traditional banks still rule the roost.

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