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BofA may go solo on payments processing; Trust banks’ slide

05/10/19

The bank may end its venture with First Data to work on its own; State Street and BNY Mellon's fee revenue from investor clients and stock prices are down.

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'The hypocrisy is unbelievable': Comments of the week

05/09/19

Readers weigh in on Wells Fargo's latest efforts to mollify regulators, debate the value of a "mini CFPB" in California, consider proposed changes to the Community Reinvestment Act and more.

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Can FHA's promise of softer enforcement get lenders back on board?

05/09/19

The industry welcomed a proposed overhaul of how the government identifies False Claims Act violations, but some say it remains to be seen if the changes are enough to satisfy companies that had bolted.

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Trump immigration crackdown hurting small banks on border

05/09/19

Heightened regulatory scrutiny and a slowdown in commerce have raised concerns about the viability of doing business along the U.S. Mexico border.

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Regions recruits fraud specialist from BBVA Compass

05/09/19

The Southeastern regional bank said Thursday that it had hired Lee Byrd to a new role dedicated to protecting customers and the company itself from fraud.

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Congress hits new speed bump in effort to restrict shell companies

05/09/19

House lawmakers postponed a committee vote on legislation to require beneficial ownership disclosures, nearly a year after a different anti-money-laundering bill stalled over a similar provision.

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Can this app help small banks attract millennial savers?

05/09/19

Plinqit, led by a former banker, was developed specifically for community banks as a way to appeal to young customers.

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FDIC announces new finance chief

05/09/19

Chief Financial Officer Steve App will be succeeded by Bret Edwards, who is now head of the FDIC's division of resolutions and receiverships.

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A commercial lending battle royal in Kansas City

05/09/19

The city, among the Midwest's most vibrant C&I markets, is luring community banks, as well as giants like PNC and JPMorgan Chase.

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U.S. Bank launches app to take pain out of filing expenses

05/09/19

Expense Wizard uses AI to make it easier to file expense reports, especially for infrequent travelers.

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