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CECL talks could get heated as detractors weigh in

01/25/19

At a FASB meeting Monday on proposed changes to the accounting standard, its critics will be given a platform.

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Yodlee acquires conversational AI startup

01/25/19

The data aggregator has purchased Abe AI and plans to use the artificial intelligence firm's technology in a host of applications.

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CFPB fines Enova $3.2M for unauthorized account debits

01/25/19

The consumer bureau says the online lender improperly extracted millions from over 5,000 accounts without getting authorization.

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Why startup Finxact just got $30M from the ABA, SunTrust, others

01/25/19

The core-banking vendor won the investment and ringing endorsements from the trade group and several banks because its open system and cloud delivery could eventually challenge entrenched tech players.

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Top Democrats urge FHFA's Otting to clarify plans for GSEs

01/25/19

Recent comments attributed to the acting head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (who is also comptroller of the currency) have stoked speculation about the Trump administration’s housing finance policy.

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JPMorgan donates $1M to charities helping furloughed government workers

01/25/19

The New York company will also match donations made by its employees to Feeding America and United Way Worldwide.

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Quality of shared credits improves but leveraged-lending risks remain

01/25/19

Despite a generally positive picture in the Shared National Credit report, regulators warned that underperforming loans in the the portfolio remain elevated.

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SVB Financial's large loans to PE, VC firms rise 48%

01/25/19

The parent company of Silicon Valley Bank predicted a strong year, saying the high-tech and other niches it serves are built to withstand current economic uncertainty.

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Wells Fargo finds 'fresh blood' to close era of consumer abuses

01/25/19

Wells Fargo has jettisoned a longtime strategy of growing its own leaders in favor of importing them as part of the effort to clean up its image.

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Startup Fundbox updates B-to-B credit for online marketplaces

01/25/19

Small businesses short on cash can use advances from Fundbox to buy products from online suppliers.

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