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Navient chief to CFPB: 'Time to move on'

07/25/18

Jack Remondi issued a direct call Wednesday for the agency to drop its lawsuit against the student loan servicer. “You’ve had five years to look for your evidence, you’ve found none,” he said.

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Idea of running FHFA is 'intriguing,' Hensarling says

07/25/18

The House Financial Services Committee chair also acknowledged that his capital-formation bill still faces a potentially tough Senate vote.

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Advocacy group sues CFPB, OMB for Kraninger's records

07/25/18

Allied Progress, a consumer watchdog, sued the CFPB and the OMB on Wednesday for failing to respond to a request for documents on Kathy Kraninger, President Trump's nominee to lead the CFPB.

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Has Santander Consumer turned the corner on credit?

07/25/18

As the company boosts originations to subprime and other borrowers, it remains to be seen if the improvements in asset quality will continue. A similar question mark is hanging over many consumer lenders these days.

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HSBC's strategy to improve digital services for commercial clients

07/25/18

The bank sees its global reach as an advantage in supporting evolving business customer needs.

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In a twist, Mulvaney now defending CFPB enforcement powers

07/25/18

An uptick in fines and a new tactic to counter claims about the CFPB’s authority is in sharp contrast to the agency’s rhetoric.

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House passes flood insurance extension with deadline fast approaching

07/25/18

With the program set to expire July 31, the House bill will have to be reconciled with Senate legislation that includes a longer extension.

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How a strong Midwest economy is stifling Huntington's growth

07/25/18

The Ohio company said low unemployment is keeping business clients from expanding, while higher asking prices are forcing it to avoid bank acquisitions.

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Michigan’s Chemical Bank to shift headquarters to Detroit

07/25/18

The bank, which would be only the second to call the Motor City home, would hire 500 people there while maintaining most of its workforce in Midland.

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Comerica promotes market president to head of business banking

07/25/18

In addition to leading the company’s national business banking efforts, Peter Sefzik will also oversee small-business banking. Brian Foley, the chief credit officer for the Texas market, will succeed him as market president.

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