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CFPB leadership case assigned to Trump-appointed judge

11/27/17

Leadership at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is expected to be resolved quickly after a federal court Monday assigned a judge appointed by President Trump to resolve a lawsuit over who will become the agency's acting director.

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PNC to acquire health care advisory firm

11/27/17

The Pittsburgh bank is counting on its acquisition of the Trout Group to help strengthen ties with clients in the life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device sectors.

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HomeStreet in Seattle responds to investor claim it is growing too fast

11/27/17

HomeStreet's CEO said mortgage expansion and bank acquisitions — concerns highlighted recently by Blue Lion Capital — are helping the company diversify.

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The secret to reeling in cybersecurity talent at three big banks

11/27/17

One estimate says 3.5 million cybersecurity jobs will go unfilled by 2021. Banks are looking to military veterans, universities and even high schools to help fill the gap.

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Seven things bankers should watch for in Powell’s nomination hearing

11/27/17

President Trump’s pick to head the Federal Reserve will face the Senate Banking Committee this week. Here’s what to watch for.

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Old Line's sweetener for Bay Bancorp: Fix issues, get an extra $2M

11/27/17

Bay Bancorp shareholders will get the added payouts if the Maryland bank's management settles a lawsuit and addresses a number of bad credits.

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Banks need to get with the data ownership program

11/27/17

The most important policy question facing banking, brokers and insurance companies is putting a framework in place that very quickly defines data ownership rights across the financial value chain.

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Showdown at the CFPB; Westerman bolts HSBC

11/27/17

Cordray picking his own interim successor sets off a firestorm; co-head of global banking leaves the U.K. bank after only 18 months.

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Banker of the Year: KeyCorp's Beth Mooney

11/26/17

Beth Mooney is taking KeyCorp to new heights through bold deal making and with a relentless commitment to doing what's right for customers, employees and communities.

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Wayne Savings in Ohio adds activist investor to its board

11/26/17

Ancora Advisors has a history of pressing banks and thrift to find buyers.

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