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German megadeal called off; PayPal discloses Venmo user base

04/25/19

Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank end merger talks; the digital money transfer unit has more than 40 million digital users, second only to JPMorgan Chase.

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Banks can’t ignore fight over economic inequality

04/24/19

As with the debate over guns, climate change and other social issues, banks may find themselves pressured to do more to address the country's wealth gap.

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Navient moves to compete with former parent Sallie Mae

04/24/19

The Wilmington, Del., company's new product relies on technology developed by Earnest, a startup that it acquired in 2017.

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Think a Comerica sale is off the table? Don't be so sure

04/24/19

Investors seem to be betting that a long-rumored sale of the Dallas company is on hold now that it has named a new CEO, but analysts say it remains an attractive takeover target for a larger regional bank.

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Fintech charters, CRA and data sharing: McWilliams, Otting weigh in

04/24/19

At a fintech event hosted by the FDIC, the agency’s chief and the head of the OCC offered their views on a wide range of matters.

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WSFS combines two businesses to form equipment finance division

04/24/19

The Delaware company said newly formed NewLane Finance will use "advanced technologies" to provide expedited financing decisions.

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OCC official tied to Wells Fargo scandal lands role overseeing midsize banks

04/24/19

Bradley Linskens, the former examiner-in-charge at Wells Fargo, faced scrutiny for his conduct as the top examiner of the scandal-plagued bank.

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Buyout drama in N.C. highlights flaw in MOE deals

04/24/19

SmartFinancial lined up a compelling merger with Entegra. Then a bigger bank offered more money and a higher premium.

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Visa weathers stronger U.S. dollar, boosts its profit forecast

04/24/19

Visa Inc. braved a stronger U.S. dollar and a decline in consumer confidence even as its customers’ spending overseas continued to slow during the first three months of the year.

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BofA, Wells Fargo, BNY Mellon shareholders reject proposals to narrow pay gap

04/24/19

Bank of America investors on Wednesday voted against pressing the company to disclose more insightful data about disparities between men's and women's salaries. Shareholders at Wells and Bank of New York Mellon recently rejected similar measures.

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