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Robinhood is said to discuss bank products with regulators

06/20/18

Robinhood Markets has more than 4 million U.S. consumers using its free stock-trading platform. Now, it's in talks to offer them other banking services like savings accounts, according to people familiar with the matter.

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This is why USAA singled out Wells Fargo for patent infringement

06/20/18

The bank’s weakened public reputation makes it a target for additional attacks.

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Kansas City community bank plans fintech accelerator

06/20/18

Fountain City Fintech, a program planned by NBKC Bank, would be one of the first fintech incubators formed by a community bank.

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SB One in N.J. expands in its home state with Enterprise deal

06/20/18

The company will pay $48 million for four branches and $230 million in loans.

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New FDIC chair will listen to bankers; PayPal buys payouts firm

06/20/18

Jelena McWilliams said the agency will ask banks what's working and what's not; the acquisition of Hyperwallet Systems lets PayPal offer more services.

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CFPB nominee likely connected to Trump’s ‘zero-tolerance’ immigration policy

06/19/18

Kathy Kraninger, a top official at OMB and nominee to head the CFPB, likely had a role in setting President Trump's "zero-tolerance" immigration policy, according to former OMB officials.

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Texas Capital issues warning on four loans

06/19/18

The Dallas company expects to report a higher loan-loss provision after the loans, which include two shared-national credits, deteriorated in the second quarter.

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Mobile banking startups are driving the conversation on overdraft fees

06/19/18

JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo are following Silicon Valley's lead by offering new fee-free accounts. While there are risks involved, the cost of doing nothing would be significant, analysts said.

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Will states pick up where feds left off on derivatives regulation?

06/19/18

U.S. officials are letting big banks exploit loopholes in Dodd-Frank rules that were meant to curb excessive risk-taking in derivatives, several academics and former policymakers warned. They urged state attorneys general to take action.

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Mortgage lender to buy small bank in Indiana

06/19/18

Ruoff Financial will make its first push into banking with the purchase of SBB Bancshares.

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