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Regulators finalize rule expanding exemption for CRE appraisals

04/02/18

As part of a larger regulatory relief effort, regulators have raised the dollar-amount threshold for commercial real estate transactions that require a formal appraisal.

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Washington Federal, Anchor extend merger deadline

04/02/18

Washington Federal, which is working through Bank Secrecy Act issues, also allowed Anchor to consider offers from other potential buyers.

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CFPB's Mulvaney looks to rein in ‘tyranny’ of agency he runs

04/02/18

Acting Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Mick Mulvaney proposed dramatic curbs to his agency's power in a report Monday, including a recommendation that all CFPB rules must be approved by Congress.

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Will regionals boost dividend payouts if SIFI level is raised?

04/02/18

On quarterly earnings calls set to begin next week, investors will be listening closely to CEO comments for any hints of how banks might deploy excess capital if they are no longer deemed systemically important.

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BitPay's $40M funding round to fuel B2B, cross-border growth

04/02/18

The funding round comes on the heels of what BitPay cited as a record year in 2017 in processing more than $1 billion in bitcoin payments.

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Banks and Thrifts with the Highest Adjusted Nonperforming Loan Ratios

04/02/18

On Dec. 31, 2017. Dollars in thousands.

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Banks and Thrifts with the Highest Noninterest Income Ratios

04/02/18

On Dec. 31, 2017. Dollars in thousands.

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Consumer privacy, as we once knew it, is dead

04/02/18

The concept of privacy is evolving in the digital age in ways that demand new attention from policymakers. As stewards of considerable personal information, banks should prepare to take part in this debate.

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HomeStreet in Seattle notches legal victory in fight with activist investor

04/02/18

A court agreed with HomeStreet that Blue Lion Capital failed to comply with the company's advance-notice bylaw when it submitted director nominations and shareholder proposals.

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Deutsche Bank said to name John Thain to supervisory board

04/02/18

John Thain, a former chief executive officer of Merrill Lynch, is expected to join Deutsche Bank's supervisory board in May, according to a person with knowledge of the German lender's plans.

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