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Citigroup's Corbat ready to deploy resources to grow even faster

01/24/18

Citigroup Inc. CEO Michael Corbat said he’s ready to deploy resources to grow “even faster” in a world of synchronized economic growth from Japan to Europe.

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It’s official: Powell confirmed; Noto to head SoFi

01/24/18

Upper chamber approves nomination to succeed Janet Yellen; Twitter’s operations chief to take over online lender in March.

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Misguided data freeze keeps CFPB from doing its job: Warren

01/24/18

Acting Director Mick Mulvaney’s decision to halt the collection of consumer data renders bank exams less effective and ignores existing cybersecurity protections, the Massachusetts senator argues.

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CFPB's Mulvaney blasts prior leadership, charts new mission for bureau

01/24/18

In a strongly worded memo to staff of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Tuesday, acting Director Mick Mulvaney indicated the bureau will value the concerns of companies it regulates to the same extent as consumers.

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The biggest fintechs in the market

01/24/18

SoFi's experience shows that the biggest names in fintech, while generating massive financial support, still operate in a very volatile world.

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JPMorgan's branch expansion: Threat to rivals, or overreach?

01/23/18

A plan by the largest U.S. bank to use part of its tax windfall to enter new markets (including Washington and Boston) could become a serious threat for banks of all sizes in those cities — or looked backed upon someday as a pricey over-expansion.

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Umpqua 4Q profits rise on loan growth, tax reform

01/23/18

The Oregon company grew commercial and consumer lending in the fourth quarter, even though fee income declined sharply.

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Capital One swings to loss in 4Q following tax hit

01/23/18

Consumer lending was a bright spot, but a series of one-time charges, capped by a writedown on its deferred tax assets, led to a nearly $1 billion loss.

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Senate confirms Powell as Fed chair

01/23/18

Senators overwhelmingly approved Jerome Powell to lead the Federal Reserve Board despite vocal opposition from some Democrats.

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Cost-cutting effort aids Chemical's 4Q profit

01/23/18

The company's earnings, excluding one-time items, increased meaningfully after it cut operating costs.

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