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Credit Unions with the Largest Portfolios of Loans and Leases

04/30/18

On Dec. 31, 2017. Dollars in thousands.

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Blockbuster Edelman and Financial Engines deal stuns wealth management

04/30/18

In stunning all-cash $3B merger, every investment adviser is put on notice that the future is in digital wealth management.

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Lenders to crowdfunding-reliant firms face steep hurdles

04/30/18

For one California bank, the biggest challenge was finding equity investors to participate in deals.

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Mexican banks said to have been targeted in cyber attack

04/30/18

Cyber attackers attempted to penetrate Mexico's electronic payment systems Friday, forcing three banks to enact contingency plans, according to people familiar with the matter.

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SoFi's former CEO harnesses the blockchain for home loan startup

04/30/18

Mike Cagney, who built SoFi into America's biggest student loan refinancer before quitting amid allegations of sexual harassment at the fintech firm, is preparing for his second act: a startup offering home-equity loans.

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GSE reform unlikely to happen this year: Mnuchin

04/30/18

The Treasury secretary said reforming Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will come into focus more in 2019, when Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mel Watt’s term will end.

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Glamorous game-changers and Nasdaq's crypto future

04/30/18

Nine female crypto leaders are profiled in Glamour magazine. Nasdaq’s Adena Friedman can envision it being a crypto exchange someday. Some banks in Brazil show progress on overcoming a sexist culture. Also, moms react to Kate Middleton.

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How one acquisition will drastically change this Kansas bank

04/30/18

Capitol Federal will enter commercial lending for the first time in its 125-year history after it buys Capital City Bank.

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Credit unions vs. banks

04/30/18

Banks and credit unions have fought for decades over the latter's federal tax exemption, but for the first time during the ongoing battle, there are signs policymakers may be willing to take a second look.

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Amazon plays the long game to win over customers. Banks should do the same.

04/30/18

Banks often get pushback for spending on improvements to service, but these investments could help retain customers for decades.

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