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Wells Fargo hires payments vet Colleen Taylor to lead merchant services

08/12/19

Former Mastercard and longtime bank executive Colleen Taylor has joined Wells Fargo, where she will oversee the bank's merchant services strategy.

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U.S. Bank Holding Companies with the Highest Multiples of Net Income to Salary and Benefits

08/12/19

Year to date through Mar. 31, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

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Bank Holding Companies with the Most Employees

08/12/19

Full-time equivalent, as of Mar. 31, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

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Most Efficient Bank Holding Companies

08/12/19

Year to date through Mar. 31, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

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Why President Trump has the Fed on the ropes

08/12/19

The Federal Reserve's monetary policies have exacerbated the wealth gap, making the central bank a vulnerable target for Trump. He’s taking full advantage.

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Fed’s hard sell on SOFR; Consumers dialed in on phone banking

08/12/19

A Fed-led working group may pressure Wall Street to adopt SOFR; challenger banks with smartphone-based accounts soar.

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Bankruptcy relief for farmers would compound banks' credit risk

08/11/19

President Trump is expected to sign legislation soon that would expand the number of farmers who could file under the more lenient Chapter 12. Ag lenders are worried because farm bankruptcies recently rose and the trade war with China could worsen.

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6 banking questions for the next Democratic debate

08/11/19

From housing finance to Facebook’s crypto plans, moderators questioning the presidential candidates in Texas next month would have no shortage of financial policy topics from which to pick.

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Regulators may end CRA credit for loans to wealthy: OCC’s Otting

08/09/19

Banks currently can help their CRA performance with mortgages to anyone in a distressed neighborhood, but Joseph Otting said officials crafting a reform plan are considering limiting that to lower-income borrowers.

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4 trends impacting payment processing

08/09/19

Payments are a big business and the market is evolving. Emerging technologies and shifts in consumer behaviors and expectations are reshaping the payment process landscape.

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