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Wells names new chief auditor to replace executive placed on leave

02/06/19

A former audit executive at Citi and Amex, Julie Scammahorn is replacing David Julian, who remains on administrative leave. She will join the bank in April.

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Is there room for a new East Coast regional?

02/06/19

John Asbury says his Virginia bank, soon to be renamed Atlantic United Bank, could eventually stretch from Charlotte, N.C., to Baltimore and take on the big players that dominate those markets.

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From ‘needs to improve’ to ‘outstanding’: One bank's CRA journey

02/06/19

After essentially failing its 2013 CRA exam, BBVA Compass embarked on an ambitious plan to achieve the highest possible CRA grade. Here’s how it succeeded.

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CFPB takes big step toward unwinding payday lending rule

02/06/19

In a major victory for small-dollar lenders, the agency plans to rescind underwriting requirements that were the centerpiece of the rule drafted by a Democratic appointee.

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House committee to examine credit bureau reforms later this month

02/06/19

The House Financial Services Committee will hold a hearing Feb. 26 on "holding credit bureaus accountable" — one of seven hearings scheduled by the panel for the month.

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Mergers like Fiserv-First Data are a red flag for banks

02/06/19

As major vendors consolidate, financial institutions should be looking to adopt emerging technologies, rather than relying solely on legacy firms to provide services.

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House panel schedules long-awaited hearing on pot banking

02/06/19

The Feb. 13 hearing marks a turning point in long-running efforts in Washington to ease bankers' fears about serving the cannabis industry.

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U.S. banks won $21 billion tax windfall then cut staff, lent less

02/06/19

Major U.S. banks shaved about $21 billion from their tax bills last year — almost double the IRS’s annual budget — as the industry benefited more than many others from the Republican tax overhaul.

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Massachusetts mutual gains executive talent with latest merger

02/06/19

Hometown Financial will merge Abington Bank into Pilgrim Bank. The combined bank will be run by Andrew Raczka, Abington's CEO.

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Online bank Chime is said to near funding at $1.5 billion value

02/06/19

Chime, a financial technology startup that offers online banking services, is close to raising $300 million at a $1.5 billion valuation, according to two people familiar with the matter.

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