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Berkshire Hills to enter Rhode Island with SI Financial purchase

12/12/18

The $180 million acquisition is the first for Berkshire since the sudden departure of CEO Michael Daly.

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Wells called priciest bank for students; Senate bill targets 'live' checks

12/12/18

A CFPB report says the bank is the most expensive bank for college students; lenders would be banned from mailing high-interest loans disguised as checks.

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Investors in N.J. to close four branches

12/12/18

The $25.5 billion-asset company has also restructured its securities portfolio as part of a broader effort to reduce costs and improve profits.

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‘I am very excited to be here’: Kraninger signals new tone atop CFPB

12/11/18

The newly sworn-in director’s first public remarks seemed to contrast with the approach of her predecessor, Mick Mulvaney, who at times questioned the role of the agency.

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Data aggregator Plaid raises $250 million for expansion

12/11/18

Plaid, which moves consumer data between financial institutions and fintechs, could expand overseas as part of a broad growth plan, according to a venture investor.

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Mulvaney's last move at CFPB aims to help fintechs

12/11/18

The agency's departing acting director filed a proposal Monday for a new sandbox that would grant firms a legal safe harbor and "exemptive relief" from enforcement.

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When a credit union group buys a fintech that works with banks

12/11/18

CUNA Mutual, a service provider to credit unions, recently bought Mirador, which is heavily dependent on bank relationships. The challenge now is keeping those clients in the fold.

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What the first change to lease accounting in decades means for banks

12/11/18

The Financial Accounting Standards Board is requiring all companies to record leases for property and equipment on their balance sheets. Here’s how that revision could affect banks’ loan decisions — and their own capital ratios.

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Waters nominated to chair House banking panel

12/11/18

The California congresswoman would be the first woman and first African-American to lead the committee.

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Higher-than-expected deposit loss raises stakes for Flagstar-Wells branch deal

12/11/18

Balances from the 52 branches Flagstar bought from Wells Fargo fell by 22% between the deal's announcement and closing, forcing the Michigan company to adjust the math for earning back tangible book value.

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