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Capital One bulks up in robo advice with United Income buyout

08/16/19

United, which helps retirement-age savers find the best ways to manage their wealth, is Capital One's answer to a flurry of similar deals made by rivals.

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HUD plan to alter anti-discrimination rule called 'deeply cynical'

08/16/19

The agency says the "disparate impact" standard needs to be amended to align with a recent Supreme Court ruling. But consumer advocates say the change would make it more difficult for borrowers to allege discrimination under the Fair Housing Act.

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Two D.C. firms that have ear of bank execs form alliance

08/16/19

Treliant and Federal Financial Analytics have established a one-stop shop to guide financial institutions through uncertain business and policy times.

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BofA’s CEO says the biggest recession risk is the fear of recession

08/16/19

Bank of America’s customers spent $1.9 trillion this year through Aug. 12, an increase of 5.9% from a year earlier — a sign that the economy, driven by the consumer, remains strong, Brian Moynihan said.

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ConnectOne announces in-market deal for Bancorp of New Jersey

08/16/19

The company will pay $113 million for a commercial lender based in its backyard.

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AI use carries bias risk for financial regulators

08/16/19

Agencies like Fincen and Finra that use machine learning must pay close attention to potential bias in supervisory algorithms, especially with data on women and minorities.

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Was Capital One unprepared? N.Y. AG subpoenas Sacklers’ banks

08/16/19

Employees saw the bank’s cybersecurity unit's shortcomings; the state seeking records related to hidden profits from the family's opioid business.

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'A wolf in sheep's clothing': Comments of the week

08/15/19

Readers react to states investigating payroll advance companies and the GOP's weak response to cannabis banking, heed a warning that nonbanks are prepared for CECL and more.

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Bankers welcome rush of refis, but it's no cure-all

08/15/19

With long-term interest rates at historic lows, mortgage refinancing is coming on strong. But that additional revenue may not be enough to offset net interest margin pressures and lost servicing income.

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Ink barely dry on two deals, OceanFirst chief scouting another

08/15/19

Christopher Maher is kicking the tires on an "acquisition of size" that would propel the New Jersey bank across the $10 billion-asset mark.

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