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The challenges for a new ‘bank’ with a famous parent

06/22/18

In focus testing for its digital-only app, Finn, Chase learned users wanted a standalone brand that still offered some traditional features, such as paper checks.

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New CEO to lead Northwest beyond $10B mark

06/22/18

William Wagner, chairman and CEO of Northwest Bancshares, will retire as the company prepares to cross $10 billion of assets.

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How Fifth Third charmed its way into the biggest bank deal in years

06/22/18

Holding multiple face-to-face meetings with executives from MB Financial helped Fifth Third land the Chicago company for a lower price than another suitor offered.

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BMO Harris to emphasize digital revamp in U.S. strategy shift

06/22/18

Bank of Montreal is revamping its U.S. digital operation and targeting small businesses in the Midwest to boost growth at its BMO Harris Bank lender.

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These bank-vetted startups have plans to solve industry challenges

06/22/18

The graduates of this year's Fintech Innovation Lab New York, chosen by executives at 43 banks, are focusing on improving artificial intelligence, solving IT issues and providing a better customer experience.

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Dear Congress: Don’t gut funding for CDFIs

06/22/18

Lawmakers should prioritize programs that improve economic development in underserved communities, as appropriators begin debating next year’s spending levels.

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Court says CFPB structure is unlawful; Stress tests aced

06/22/18

Judge says agency should not exist; the Fed says the largest banks are “strongly capitalized” and could withstand a severe crisis.

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'This is right out of Trump's playbook': Comments of the week

06/22/18

Readers weigh in on Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting's comments about discrimination, opine on President Trump’s pick to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, respond to new anti-money-laundering legislation and more.

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IBM gives its regtech an upgrade

06/22/18

The company said the aim of a redesign and additional automation is to make its compliance software easier for bankers to use.

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Crowd lending fintech raises more than $17M

06/22/18

Denver-based P2Binvestor plans to use the new funds to expand its bank partnership program.

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