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WCF in Iowa hires outsider as its next CEO

08/28/18

The company said that Michael Segner had also succeeded Stephen Mourlam as its president.

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National Commerce in Ala. completes 15-month succession process

08/28/18

Richard Murray IV was named chairman, succeeding John Holcomb III. Murray replaced Holcomb as CEO last year.

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OCC goes it alone on first step toward CRA overhaul

08/28/18

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued more than 30 questions for the public as it begins an effort to modernize the Community Reinvestment Act.

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Bank of Montreal's U.S. push rewarded with record profit

08/28/18

Bank of Montreal set a profit record for its U.S. business, thanks in part to Donald Trump's tax cuts and lower provisions for bad loans.

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Want employees who are all-in?

08/28/18

Banks can’t just make jobs fun, they must help workers find meaning.

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Breaking Banks: Crypto hijinks

08/28/18

Michael Terpin explains how hackers stole $24 million worth of cryptocurrency from his mobile phone and why he’s suing AT&T for $224 million; Luke Lombe of PlayChip describes his new ICO.

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Home prices up less in June, affordability an issue, Case-Shiller says

08/28/18

Home prices rose 6.2% on an annual basis in June, not seasonally adjusted, down from a 6.4% gain in May.

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Why Quarles is a no go at FSB; Employee thrashes CFPB on his way out

08/28/18

Randal Quarles was considered for Financial Stability Board chair spot; the outgoing student loan ombudsman says the agency puts lenders before consumers.

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Catering to customers by catering to employees

08/27/18

Chip Mahan, founder of Live Oak Bank, believes that if employees have their needs outside work met, they will work better with customers.

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Paying 'community dividends' is legacy of Montecito’s founder

08/27/18

Michael Towbes, the owner of Montecito Bank & Trust who passed away last year, launched a program in 2003 that gives $1 million away to charities each year.

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