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Banks are playing catch-up in the big-data game

03/01/19

There are a number of actions financial institutions should take to improve their application of machine learning and data analytics technologies.

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Several banks disclose exposure to clean energy firm's bankruptcy

03/01/19

At least four banks may lose certain tax benefits if it is proven that DC Solar operated an investor scheme.

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U.S. may probe Swedbank; Bramson’s tougher road to board

03/01/19

The U.S. embassy wants to meet with Sweden’s financial regulator over AML concerns; revelation that he borrowed to buy Barclays shares doesn’t sit well with others.

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Amalgamated buys loan portfolio tied to energy efficiency projects

03/01/19

The bank gained $45 million in PACE financings, which let homeowners pay back the costs of efficiency projects over time.

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'Can't trust these career regulators': Comments of the week

02/28/19

Readers weigh in on Democrats' call for more scrutiny of the BB&T-SunTrust merger, changes to the CFPB's payday lending rule, criticism of Square's ILC application and more.

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GSE reform proposals have small lenders on edge

02/28/19

Community banks and credit unions fear a Senate plan and other legislative ideas will nullify steps taken by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that have made it easier for smaller institutions to compete.

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What's driving these fintech companies' deposit grab?

02/28/19

Aspiration, Wealthfront and SoFi have all begun offering high-yield savings accounts during the past few weeks.

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Democrats push bill to end forced arbitration agreements

02/28/19

The effort comes more than a year after Republicans successfully blocked a CFPB rule that would have banned mandatory arbitration clauses in financial contracts.

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Brace for West Coast CRE bubble inflated by tech boom: Bank chief

02/28/19

Bank of Marin CEO Russ Colombo is tightening up pricing and terms, citing soaring real estate prices in markets like San Francisco.

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Virginia bank sues North Carolina de novo over name

02/28/19

American National Bankshares is trying to force the proposed American Bank & Trust to change its name.

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