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Can a bank spend freely on tech while controlling costs?

04/19/18

Investing in technology has been an important focus for banks. But big questions remain about these investments, including how best to pay for them.

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Fed official resists taking sides in gun control-bank conflict

04/19/18

Randal Quarles found himself in the middle of an issue that typically doesn't fall under a bank regulator's purview.

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Banks need to be worried about Facebook's data-sharing debacle

04/19/18

Financial institutions are sharing more information with third parties these days, but they need to be cautious about it.

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Ally's auto finance chief to depart, triggering series of moves

04/19/18

Tim Russi played a key role in the company’s transition away from its once-close relationship on General Motors. He will be succeeded by Doug Timmerman, a 32-year Ally veteran.

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Webster's 1Q profit climbs 35% as HSA revenues surge

04/19/18

The Waterbury, Conn., company also posted a double-digit gain in net interest income thanks to a 7% increase in commercial loan balances and a widening net interest margin.

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A hotel becomes Amex's battleground for credit card rewards

04/19/18

Major card brands have been competing to surpass each other with rewards and premium card offerings for decades, but American Express still views the premium card world as one it dominates.

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Staff reductions, other cost cuts pay off at BB&T

04/19/18

The North Carolina company's efforts to contain expenses made up for a marginal increase in revenue.

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How can banks make digital more fun?

04/19/18

Banks struggle to make their websites and apps a destination rather than a utility. Analyst Jacob Jegher offers some ideas for building digital relationships.

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Home BancShares' quarterly results bolstered by big Miami acquisition

04/19/18

The Arkansas company's revenue increased largely due to its 2017 purchase of Stonegate Bank.

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Cerberus names ex-JPMorgan executive Matt Zames as president

04/19/18

Matt Zames, the former JPMorgan Chase executive who had been seen as a candidate for Deutsche Bank's top job, was named president of the investment firm Cerberus Capital Management.

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