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Top LendingClub exec details plan forward

08/09/18

The online lender’s president, Steve Allocca, shares how the company weathered scandal and hints at future plans to grow its product set.

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What's holding back voice banking

08/08/18

Voice assistants impress at tech demos, but new research shows bank customers aren't ready to ask a speaker about their accounts just yet.

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Cybersecurity compliance deadline looming, says NY regulator

08/08/18

Financial companies have less than a month to address a third round of cybersecurity requirements, the agency warned.

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Okla. community bank to be sold to owners of large mortgage lender

08/08/18

Gateway Mortgage's owners plan to merge the mortgage lender into Farmers Exchange Bank.

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Banks explore a safe deposit box for cryptocurrencies

08/08/18

They are disinclined to talk about it much yet, but the big three trust banks as well as JPMorgan and Goldman are said to be mulling custody services that would help shield wealthy bitcoin investors from theft. Here are the selling points and the risks.

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Takeover, makeover: How Beneficial deal will fund WSFS tech revamp

08/08/18

While most acquirers are content to let cost savings trickle down to the bottom line, WSFS will use the purchase of Beneficial to reinvent itself.

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A blue wave is coming. Banks need to get ready

08/08/18

The Ohio special election is the latest sign that Democrats are well positioned to retake the House in midterm elections this fall.

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Flagstar, LendingClub and Toyota: Bankers on the move

08/08/18

In recent weeks, several banks and fintechs have added new branches or new units, and in the process brought aboard new leadership. Here's a roundup of key hires.

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House panel plans FHFA oversight hearing, invites Watt to testify

08/08/18

The House Financial Services Committee has scheduled an FHFA oversight hearing for September in the wake of waste, fraud and abuse allegations.

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Dear Congress: Mutuals need relief from Fed rule

08/08/18

The central bank’s dividend waiver rule has severely limited the formation of mutual holding companies.

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