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To capitalize on open banking, the industry needs standards

04/10/18

Developers will struggle to create apps that can be used seamlessly across institutions unless banks can learn to share programming data in a consistent way.

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Digital lender to offer checking with monthly membership fee

04/10/18

For $29 a month, MoneyLion customers will receive a checking account with no minimum balance requirement and will have access to a large a network of ATMs, as well as low-interest personal loans and financial advice.

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CFPB plans big Wells fine; New CEO, same problems for Deutsche

04/10/18

A $1 billion penalty being bandied about; Deutsche’s problems may be too big to eradicate.

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Online lender touts new personal credit line as HELOC alternative

04/10/18

Upgrade's new product, unveiled Tuesday, is aimed at consumers who are expecting a big expense but may not need to borrow all the money at once. Unlike a home equity line of credit, the loan can be approved in minutes because there is no need for collateral or an appraisal process.

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Mulvaney laments ‘activists’ on CFPB staff

04/09/18

The acting head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said he is “pleasantly surprised” with most personnel but raised concerns about those who lean toward the regulatory philosophy of Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

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Two trade groups sue CFPB over payday rule

04/09/18

The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, alleges that the CFPB rule is "arbitrary, capricious, and unsupported by substantial evidence."

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Triumph in Dallas to buy two banks and a factoring company

04/09/18

With the three deals, Triumph is beefing up in Colorado, expanding into New Mexico and strengthening its asset-based lending unit.

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Is Finra's dire warning about data aggregators on target?

04/09/18

The self-regulatory body says working with data aggregators increases risk of cyber fraud, unauthorized transactions and identity theft. But aggregators say other links in the information chain are more vulnerable.

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No shortage of ideas on CRA overhaul as official plan remains mystery

04/09/18

Bank regulators have not even proposed a plan yet for revamping the Community Reinvestment Act, but stakeholders likely to weigh in on the plan are already establishing battle lines.

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CFPB pursues fine against Wells Fargo that could reach $1B: Report

04/09/18

According to the Reuters report, which cited unnamed sources, acting CFPB Director Mick Mulvaney is seeking a settlement with Wells over claims related to force-placed auto insurance and improper mortgage fees.

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