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BB&T warns of slower revenue growth in second half of '18

07/19/18

A tempered forecast overshadowed solid second-quarter results at the North Carolina regional bank.

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Fee income, cost control boost KeyCorp's quarterly profit

07/19/18

The Cleveland company reported higher investment banking income and kept many expense items in check during the second quarter.

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Elevate Credit introduces a subprime credit card

07/19/18

The Fort Worth, Texas, company will be competing in a segment of the U.S. card market that has grown more competitive in the last few years.

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CFPB promotes fintech; Zions closer to losing SIFI tag

07/19/18

The agency creates “regulatory sandbox” to help develop products, including crypto-based ones; FSOC agrees bank’s failure wouldn’t wreck the financial system.

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Which fintechs have been the most disruptive?

07/19/18

Brad Leimer, venture capitalist and former head of innovation at Santander and Mechanics Bank, shares his top picks.

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Four commercial loans flagged as problems at Texas Capital

07/19/18

The Dallas bank reported sizable growth in business and mortgage lending in the second quarter, but it more than doubled its provision for loan losses to cover four credits that went into nonaccrual status.

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CFPB taps Arizona official to lead innovation office

07/18/18

Paul Watkins served as chief counsel for the Arizona AG's 150-person civil litigation division and also headed up the office's fintech initiatives.

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Amex falls as profit forecast fails to match rosiest predictions

07/18/18

Analysts had expected the New York-based firm to boost its forecast as consumers increased spending on its cards.

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House bill would reform and extend flood insurance program

07/18/18

Reps. Ed Royce, R-Calif., and Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., introduced a bipartisan package of legislation Tuesday to extend the National Flood Insurance Program through Nov. 30.

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3 questions to make or break Kraninger's CFPB nomination

07/18/18

Kathy Kraninger, President Trump’s pick to run the CFPB, will testify before Congress on Thursday in what is likely to be a defining moment for her nomination.

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