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Wells Fargo customers sue claiming insurance scheme was scam

07/31/17

Wells Fargo & Co. customers accused the bank in a lawsuit of forcing them to pay for unnecessary auto insurance that drove some of them so far into a financial spiral that their vehicles were repossessed.

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OCC files motion to dismiss fintech charter lawsuit

07/31/17

A week after acting Comptroller of the Currency Keith Noreika announced his support for the fintech charter, his agency argued in a court filing that its fate was too uncertain to be challenged in court.

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U.S. Bank Holding Companies with the Highest Multiples of Net Income to Salary and Benefits

07/31/17

Year to date through March 31, 2017. Dollars in thousands

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Bank Holding Companies with the Most Employees

07/31/17

Full-time equivalent, as of March 31, 2017. Dollars in thousands

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OCC's Noreika backs off on challenge to CFPB arbitration rule

07/31/17

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Keith Noreika said Monday that he would not interfere with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's rule banning mandatory arbitration after missing a key deadline to appeal the regulation.

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How Wells Fargo's cyberwarriors stay battle-ready

07/31/17

Large banks like Wells Fargo have started using "cyber ranges" and "red teams" to respond to real cyberattacks on virtual versions of their real systems.

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Prosper pulls plug on anti-ID-theft app

07/31/17

The app, formerly known as BillGuard and a favorite of many fintech insiders, helped users protect their identities and monitor their credit scores.

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Most Efficient Bank Holding Companies

07/31/17

Year to date through March 31, 2017. Dollars in thousands

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A cautionary note for those intent on gutting GSEs

07/31/17

Regardless of whether Congress could act, proponents don’t seem to fully appreciate the potential unintended consequences of a future without Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

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Your banker is always in: Sweden rolls out the robots

07/31/17

After blazing a trail in online and digital banking, Sweden's financial industry is now emerging as a pioneer in the use of artificial intelligence.

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