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Ally’s Q2 results helped by auto loans, hurt by deposit trends

07/26/18

The Detroit company is facing stiffer competition in the battle for online deposits, but it has benefited from a key rival's retreat in auto lending

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Seven contenders to become next FHFA chief

07/26/18

Whoever succeeds current Director Mel Watt will have a front-and-center role in efforts to reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

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Cullen/Frost’s profits surge on strong loan, fee growth

07/26/18

The San Antonio company also kept a lid on expenses in the second quarter, further boosting its bottom line.

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What’s wrong with imposing political pressure on the Fed

07/26/18

President Trump isn’t the first commander in chief to try to exert influence over the central bank, and history shows the clashes can end badly.

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Bad energy loan drives up charge-offs at BOK

07/26/18

The Oklahoma bank’s net charge-offs were its second-highest in the last five quarters, but the company said it was confident in its credit quality outlook and growth prospects from a pending acquisition.

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First Citizens plays small ball with coastal S.C. acquisition

07/26/18

The North Carolina regional will pay $30 million for the much-smaller Palmetto Heritage Bancshares.

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Macquarie names female CEO; PayPal disappoints

07/26/18

Shemara Wikramanayake’s appointment is termed a “landmark”; the company’s stock falls 3% despite a 28% earnings increase.

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Why customers give Navy Federal, USAA high marks

07/26/18

Forrester principal analyst Alyson Clarke explains why the two nonbanks fared well in a recent survey of 110,000 Americans.

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Banner's latest acquisition will strengthen operations around Seattle

07/25/18

The company will pay $191 million for Skagit Bancorp, a deposit-rich bank in Washington's North Sound region.

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Hometown Financial enters eastern Mass. with Pilgrim acquisition

07/25/18

The $54 million purchase of Pilgrim Bancshares will give Hometown branches in all three regions of Massachusetts.

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