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Hurricanes contribute to eighth consecutive quarterly loss at OnDeck

11/06/17

The online small-business lender, which has been cutting expenses, said it is on track to achieve profitability in the fourth quarter.

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Startup Douugh teams with small bank to launch 'smart' checking account

11/06/17

The fintech is partnering with Choice Financial in North Dakota to create a Douugh-branded checking account and debit card that will prominently feature an AI-based virtual assistant named Sophie.

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JPMorgan, Citi competing for Frankfurt office space in Brexit wake

11/06/17

With talks about Brexit largely deadlocked, banks have begun putting their contingency plans into action. The focus: Frankfurt.

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Ben Carson is wrong. Law used to fight FHA fraud is essential

11/06/17

The HUD secretary’s comment that such use of the False Claims Act was “ridiculous” may delight the mortgage industry but does not bode well for taxpayers or the federal government’s future fraud enforcement efforts.

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Dueling digitally: How MUFG's PurePoint competes for online deposits

11/06/17

Add MUFG Union to the roster of traditional banks launching a digital division that aims to grab deposits. PurePoint is going up against some more established competitors who are evolving their strategies.

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N.Y. Fed chief to retire; TARP warrant windfall

11/06/17

William Dudley is leaving before his term is up; esoteric bank security pays off big.

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Major Citi-stakeholder Alwaleed arrested by Saudi authorities

11/06/17

Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, the billionaire with significant stakes in Citigroup and Twitter, was arrested by Saudi Arabian authorities as part of an alleged anti-corruption purge in the kingdom.

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Cheat sheet: Powell's key banking positions

11/05/17

During his time as Fed governor, Chair-designate Jerome Powell has outlined his views on a host of bank regulatory matters, including the need for regulatory relief, the push for housing finance reform, blockchain and much more.

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New York Fed's Dudley may soon announce retirement: Report

11/05/17

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President William Dudley is close to announcing his retirement, CNBC reported, citing several people familiar with his plans.

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Major Citi-stakeholder Alwaleed arrested by Saudi authorities

11/05/17

Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, the billionaire with significant stakes in Citigroup and Twitter, was arrested by Saudi Arabian authorities as part of an alleged anti-corruption purge in the kingdom.

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