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CECL delay won’t end opposition; Positive side of BofA’s results

10/17/19

The banking industry will continue its fight against the credit-loss rule; the bank posted gains in consumer, wealth management and commercial lending.

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Why reforming Fannie and Freddie is so hard to do

10/17/19

As the administration gears up to end a decade of government control of Fannie and Freddie, are there any good options?

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Why reforming Fannie and Freddie is so hard to do

10/16/19

As the administration gears up to end a decade of government control of Fannie and Freddie, are there any good options?

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Banks try new tack in clash with credit unions over military bases

10/16/19

Bank groups that lobbied unsuccessfully for the rent waivers credit unions receive now back a bill that would create equal rates for both industries.

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Two new fintechs court digital entrepreneurs

10/16/19

Grasshopper Bank and Mercury are each targeting customers that face limited options in the market.

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FASB unanimously approves CECL delay for most lenders

10/16/19

The accounting board delayed implementation for the majority of banks and credit unions until 2023.

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PNC’s expansion yields dividends ahead of schedule, executives say

10/16/19

The Pittsburgh company’s “branch lite” approach to retail and middle-market banking in new markets will break even sooner than expected and has had a noticeable impact on loans and deposits.

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Reg concerns about Libra ‘should be no surprise’: Fed’s Brainard

10/16/19

With policymakers casting doubt on Facebook's cryptocurrency and some of the social media giant's partners pulling out, a Federal Reserve governor continued the drumbeat of criticism.

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The risk lurking in banks' car loan portfolios

10/16/19

While demand is strong and loan performance generally remains solid, the prevalence of longer loan terms has sparked concern that losses will eventually spike.

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Docking Bancshares in Kansas to buy Midland Financial

10/16/19

The deal will create a nearly $500 million-asset bank.

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