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Feds probe PNC; Credit card problems ahead?

08/20/18

The bank said it has received subpoenas related to low-income housing tax credits; write-offs of bad credit card debt creep up.

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8 banks entangled in Trump-related probes

08/19/18

The money trail is a prominent part of investigations dominating headlines in the Trump era, casting attention on banks that have facilitated transactions for various people in the president's orbit.

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Cyberattacks on the rise? Time for a client lunch

08/17/18

One community bank decided it can build closer relationships with business clients by hosting events to help them learn how to fortify their cyberdefenses.

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Trump's earnings idea is a long shot, but don't dismiss it outright

08/17/18

The president's suggestion that public companies report financial results twice a year instead of quarterly might win nods of approval from CEOs, but it’s unlikely to fly with investors. Still, there’s room for reforms to reporting practices, some backed by prominent bankers.

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Fintechs have more work to do to prevent discrimination: Congressman

08/17/18

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., released a survey of lending practices that he said point to practices such as forced arbitration clauses and extracting a customer’s credit score to determine creditworthiness.

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Capital raise to pay off debt for California BanCorp

08/17/18

The Oakland bank has raised $25 million through a private placement of common stock.

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Wells skates, conspiracy charged, ATM attacks: Top stories of the week

08/17/18

No outrage over more Wells disclosures; Steve Calk accused of conspiring with Manafort against his own bank; FBI warns banks about threat to ATMs; and more from this week's most-read stories.

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Should N.Y.'s strict cybersecurity rule be a model for the country?

08/17/18

As the state phases in tougher requirements from its 2017 regulation, federal agencies continue to show an interest in updating their cyber policies.

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Want to start a bank? Here's what to expect from regulators

08/17/18

The first meeting is structured like a job interview. After that, organizers should expect plenty of questions about money, management and markets.

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Louisiana bans Bank of America, Citi from bond sale over gun policies

08/17/18

Louisiana is using the bond market to stick up for the Second Amendment.

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