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What mutual banks need to survive

08/02/17

The ranks of mutually owned banks are in decline. Survivors say sharper marketing, better access to capital and lower barriers to entry could stop the bleeding.

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Finding the right size for servicers

08/02/17

Servicers of all sizes must comply with increasingly detailed rules

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Deutsche Bank Brexit plans firm up; 1 in 2 jobs at risk

08/02/17

Deutsche Bank envisions shifting almost half its U.K. positions to the European continent over coming years as the lender's Brexit plans take shape, people briefed on the matter said.

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OCC moves solo on Volcker Rule, soliciting feedback

08/02/17

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on Wednesday announced a request for public feedback on the Volcker Rule.

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Bank of Marin expands in California wine country with Napa bank deal

08/02/17

The company will pay $51 million for Bank of Napa, adding two branches and nearly $250 million in assets.

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OCC begins Volcker revamp; Bitcoin Cash flops in debut

08/02/17

The regulatory agency is expected to start asking for public feedback on changing the rule on proprietary trading by banks; bitcoin offshoot is worth about a tenth of the original.

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FHFA’s Watt: No change in GSE credit scoring models until 2019

08/01/17

FHFA Director Mel Watt said Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can not use alternative credit models until other issues are resolved first.

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Life insurers smell opportunity in CRE, multifamily lending

08/01/17

Insurers are seeing modest gains in market share as banks, facing increased scrutiny from regulators, lightly tap the brakes.

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Dems use Wells scandals to call for hearings, defend CFPB arbitration rule

08/01/17

Democrats on the House and Senate banking committees are urging Republicans to hold hearings with Wells Fargo's top executives over its phony-accounts and force-placed insurance scandals.

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Bipartisan Senate bill would force Fannie, Freddie to think outside FICO

08/01/17

A bipartisan duo of lawmakers is set Tuesday to introduce a bill designed to increase homeownership opportunities for “credit invisible” consumers.

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