BankThink

'It's like nothing I've seen'

09/12/17

Newly appointed Editor in Chief of American Banker Rob Blackwell shares his take on the prospects for financial regulation reform this fall.

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Panic over Equifax breach bleeds to TransUnion

09/12/17

TransUnion Chief Financial Officer Todd Cello said Tuesday the firm kept call centers open through the weekend to deal with the flood of calls from anxious consumers.

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Equifax breach threatens bank reputations, too

09/12/17

Banks should not point blame at the credit bureau but rather should step up and demonstrate their commitment to their customers. If you punt the problem to Equifax, it suggests you don’t really care.

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SoFi CEO Cagney steps down amid sexual harassment claims

09/12/17

The chief executive officer of Social Finance is stepping down before the end of the year amid sexual harassment accusations leveled at one of the most valuable financial technology startups.

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Cagney leaves SoFi; Equifax lobbied for breaks before breach

09/12/17

Online lender’s co-founder says “negative press” from lawsuits has become a “distraction”; company sought lighter regulation and limited legal liability for credit bureaus.

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How the iPhone may alter mobile banking

09/12/17

Facial recognition and an updated Apple Watch could spur change in banks’ mobile apps for Apple customers.

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Senate Finance leaders probe Equifax data breach

09/11/17

Senate Finance Committee leaders sent a letter to Equifax CEO Richard Smith scrutinizing the scope of the company's data breach and its response.

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Growth-minded banks' challenges: soft loan demand, weaker credit quality

09/11/17

CIBC's Victor Dodig has big plans for the U.S., but other bank execs speaking at an investor conference Monday warned of risks in certain sectors.

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Index of Banking Activity: June IBA at 57.0

09/11/17

Pace of growth holds steady but credit quality pressures mount and consumer delinquencies come to fore as area of concern.

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Florida bankers exhale after Irma strikes

09/11/17

The hurricane was expected by many to deliver catastrophe. Instead, bankers are largely looking to restore power and confirm the status of employees.

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