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Behind HSBC’s U.S. retail banking turnaround

08/04/17

The global bank’s U.S. unit has bounced back, aided by growth in deposits and wealth management profits as well as a focus on international customers. A $125 million investment in tech and branches hasn’t hurt either.

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When consumers speed up the card replacement cycle

08/04/17

As the digital age reduces the wear on physical cards, how is it that some consumers are requesting new cards more frequently?

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One part of GSE reform is already working

08/04/17

Credit risk transfers have emerged as more than just a method for mitigating taxpayer exposure. They could be a key component of comprehensive housing finance reform.

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'To unbank the banked': Comments of the Week

08/04/17

Readers react to USAA teaming up with Amazon’s Alexa, how a new Wells Fargo’s scandal could affect arbitration rules, a digital identity startup’s ambitions, and more.

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Fed to revamp bank director role; Kabbage gets more green

08/04/17

The Fed wants directors to “focus on the big issues” not minutia; Softbank to invest $250 million in online small business lender.

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CFPB eyes new disclosures for overdraft programs

08/04/17

The CFPB released four sample disclosure forms for opting in to overdraft programs that it said would make it easier for consumers to evaluate the costs and risks of such coverage.

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Breaking Banks: Faster payments with fintech

08/03/17

Push Payments' Travis Dulaney discusses the Fed task force report; Brian Roemmele talks voice pay.

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Huntington is first U.S. partner for Strands, a Spanish PFM app

08/03/17

The tie-up comes as banks put more resources into helping customers manage their finances digitally.

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Lower taxes would be boon for banks. Except in affordable housing

08/03/17

The prospect of a lower corporate rate resulting from looming tax reform discussions may be a blessing for the industry, but it could be bittersweet for one particular group of bankers.

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Veteran banker retires as WSFS Financial's chairman

08/03/17

Marvin Schoenhals had been the Delaware company's chairman for 25 years. He stepped down as CEO in 2007.

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