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Fed draws line in sand on easing big banks’ burden

10/31/18

Regional banks were the ultimate winners in the Federal Reserve’s proposal to tailor supervision, but rules for the biggest banks remained largely unchanged.

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A new female CEO at a top 50 bank and an unexpected exit at BofA

10/31/18

One of the country’s 50 largest banks hires a female CEO, making JPMorgan Chase’s Kelly Coffey only the third woman in that exclusive club. Bank of America’s Michelle Moore exits the workforce. And sexual harassment prompts a walkout at Google.

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A comeback for stock buybacks

10/31/18

With their share prices slumping and growth prospects dimming, many banks are trying to appease investors by initiating buyback programs.

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How Freddie Mac's preparing for day it might enter private sector

10/31/18

When the mortgage giant will be released from government control is anyone's guess, but the company's third-quarter report shows signs of an easier transition.

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Fintech lender to produce farmers reaps $14M in funding

10/31/18

Harvest is when farmers need funding the most. ProducePay has financed over $850 million of produce in under four years, disrupting traditional finance rules in the farm-to-table process.

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Warning: The deregulatory mood can't last forever

10/31/18

The next downturn will come sooner rather than later, so bankers should press policymakers for several core improvements to the financial system before attitudes in Washington change.

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Farm Credit System makes a consumer push, and bankers push back

10/31/18

Bankers complain that the quasi-governmental system's new program designed to make more residential loans in four states goes well beyond its original mission.

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Fed unveils overhaul of large-bank supervision

10/31/18

In a highly anticipated proposal, the central bank outlined a new approach for its post-crisis supervisory program that divides banks into different tiers based on size.

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Santander Consumer's 3Q results show company at a crossroad

10/31/18

The Dallas subprime auto lender seems to be reaching the bottom of its lingering supply of accounting issues, yet its origination of more loans through Fiat Chrysler underlined questions about the future of its relationship with the big carmaker.

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PenFed denies AML allegations; BofA's digital chief is leaving

10/31/18

The credit union says employee charges that its AML program is deficient are false; Michelle Moore, who helped launched the Erica digital assistant, wants more time with family.

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