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Changes to Volcker coming with or without House bill

04/16/18

Regulators are working to reform the rule regardless of whether a House provision streamlining authority for it is approved.

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Kansas banking commissioner named for Fed community banking seat

04/16/18

Michelle Bowman, a former community banker and now the Kansas banking commissioner, was one of two Federal Reserve Board nominees announced by the White House on Monday. President Trump also nominated Columbia University Richard Clarida as vice chair.

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Banks and Thrifts with the Largest Portfolios of Home Equity Loans

04/16/18

On Dec. 31, 2017. Dollars in thousands.

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Umpqua names Tory Nixon as its first chief banking officer

04/16/18

Previously the head of commercial banking, Tory Nixon — also a former NFL cornerback — will now oversee the bank's digital strategy.

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Banks and Thrifts with the Largest Portfolios of First Mortgages

04/16/18

On Dec. 31, 2017. Dollars in thousands.

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Signs of loan growth appear (if you look hard) at BofA

04/16/18

Lending, especially in some consumer segments, increased at Bank of America in the first quarter, and CEO Brian Moynihan expects that to continue this year. However, for market watchers skeptical about the industry's growth prospects, BofA's numbers may do little to change their minds.

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This fintech partnership could serve as template for small banks

04/16/18

New Resource Bank and P2Bi are splitting the risk and revenue associated with asset-based loans.

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Blue Ridge Bankshares in Va. hires former Middleburg CEO for key post

04/16/18

Gary Shook, who led Middleburg Financial before its sale to Access National, has become president of Blue Ridge's bank.

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Large U.S. banks scramble to meet EU data privacy rules

04/16/18

Many large internationally active U.S. banks are facing potentially hefty fines if they fail to comply with Europe's General Data Protection Regulation, which takes effect May 25 and gives consumers much more control over how their data is gathered, used and shared.

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Goldman aims to diversify Marcus unit in buying fintech Clarity Money

04/16/18

The addition of a personal finance app rounds out the loan and deposit-account offerings at the online lender Marcus.

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