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Warren lays into Navient CEO over Education Dept. audit

11/20/18

The Massachusetts senator said the government’s findings bolster allegations that the servicer steered borrowers into expensive student loan forbearance plans.

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Bank regulators propose expanding exemption for residential appraisals

11/20/18

The effort to raise the threshold for transactions excused from appraisal requirements responds to concerns that the current threshold is outpaced by real estate prices.

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Regional banks are spending heavily on tech. Is it enough?

11/20/18

Are midsize banks in position to disrupt, or are they investing billions in technology because they can’t afford not to?

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CFPB fines Santander Consumer for auto add-on product

11/20/18

The agency alleges the subprime auto lender violated consumer finance laws by misrepresenting the level of guaranteed insurance protection.

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Changing of the guard at an Illinois bank

11/20/18

Larry Helling will take over next spring as CEO of the $4.8 billion-asset QCR Holdings, when Douglas Hultquist retires.

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Capital One adds another niche fintech

11/20/18

The Wikibuy purchase follows acquisitions of a personal financial management provider and a firm that helps digital shoppers get price adjustments.

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Challenger banks are raking in cash. Should traditional banks be worried?

11/20/18

Neobanks create lots of buzz — and command the attention of venture capital firms — but there are questions about how big of a threat they pose.

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M&T names former Humana, Target exec to lead retail bank

11/20/18

Christopher Kay will oversee the Buffalo, N.Y., bank's branch and ATM networks as well as development of products and services that seek to mimic the cutting-edge offerings of other industries.

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Banks set another record — and FDIC hits a milestone

11/20/18

Banks earned $62 billion in the third quarter thanks to tax reform and higher asset yields while the Deposit Insurance Fund crossed a statutory threshold.

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FDIC unveils long-awaited community bank leverage ratio

11/20/18

The proposed 9% ratio for institutions with less than $10 billion of assets is designed to create a simpler capital regime for small banks.

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