BankThink

Is Mulvaney trying to purge CFPB's advisory board?

06/04/18

The agency’s acting chief has angered consumer advocates by refusing to hold meetings that they say are required by law.

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Democratic CFTC member becomes first regulator to oppose proposed Volcker changes

06/04/18

Democratic CFTC commissioner Rostin Behnam said Monday that the proposed changes to the proprietary trading ban go too far.

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Why is a U.S. regional expanding to Germany?

06/04/18

In opening offices in several German cities, Silicon Valley Bank is seeking out familiar kinds of high-tech customers in a new market. This is a venture any midsize bank could learn from.

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Reform law has an overlooked benefit for funding-starved banks

06/04/18

The legislation allows banks to hold a certain amount of reciprocal deposits without having to classify them as brokered deposits.

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The key to efficient regulation? Less is more

06/04/18

To improve bank oversight, policymakers should eliminate overly complex rules in favor of principles-based regulation.

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Community Banks with the Largest First Mortgage Portfolios

06/04/18

On Mar. 31, 2018. Dollars in thousands.

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Community Banks with the Largest C&I Loan Portfolios

06/04/18

On Mar. 31, 2018. Dollars in thousands.

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Business First expanding in northern La. with Richland State deal

06/04/18

The company will gain $305 million in assets after completing the $51 million acquisition.

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CCARs should go smoothly; SEC nomination expected

06/04/18

No surprises expected from the annual Fed reviews; Elad Roisman is seen as the pick to replace Michael Piwowar on the panel.

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HSBC's digital transformation: 'It's a people business'

06/04/18

Mary Kate Loftus spearheaded a $131-million digital initiative to improve the customer experience, deepen relationships and attract more of HSBC’s target consumer segments. She has been selected as one of our Digital Banker of the Year finalists for 2018.

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